What seems to be happening here IMHO is the same, but with a much more underhanded, and sinister twist. The same ends are being accomplished, but in a different way...A good speaker has always been able to twist peoples minds to their wills. As they say, "Money talks. Bullsh#t walks." Alrik, when the president of the United States speaks and says it is in the interest of the American people. He speaks in my name.
