Might be the essence of it. A pied piper and a “strong” man… activating ancient reflexes of tribe culture. Politics of the gut.
@jeffowski They love him more for getting away with the lies. It demonstrates that he doesn't have to follow the rules and they bask in that reflected privilege that gives license to their most evil impulses.
They don't want to be good, they just want to be in power.
The lie and acceptance of the lie is a pledge. A loyalty oath.
Thanks for this. I had this in mind when helping a group do some comms stuff today.
You are right. They know and don't care.