Oct. 22nd, 2004
I am not commenting on the article, I’m just encouraging the use of the phrase “cognitive dissonance”.
Poll shows that Bush supporters lie to themselves to feel better: reg. req. link (boo!)
“A majority of supporters of President Bush mistakenly believe that the President supports the Kyoto global-warming treaty, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the International Criminal Court, and the treaty banning land mines, when he in fact opposes them. A majority of Bush supporters also think that most of the people on the world hope the President is re-elected. This is not the case.”
“Apparently, to avoid this cognitive dissonance, Bush supporters suppress awareness of unsettling information.”
Also, “apparently” looks really funny when spelled correctly.
Poll shows that Bush supporters lie to themselves to feel better: reg. req. link (boo!)
“A majority of supporters of President Bush mistakenly believe that the President supports the Kyoto global-warming treaty, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the International Criminal Court, and the treaty banning land mines, when he in fact opposes them. A majority of Bush supporters also think that most of the people on the world hope the President is re-elected. This is not the case.”
“Apparently, to avoid this cognitive dissonance, Bush supporters suppress awareness of unsettling information.”
Also, “apparently” looks really funny when spelled correctly.