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Please accept my apologies for the delayed reply. I include myself in the group of stupid Americans but let me call attention to a social phenomenon called by some «collective stupidity» which may be at play in the recent support provided by Latino immigrants and the not best educated masses. Please, do not feel offended because of the type of simple information that I am mentioning as follows. Nothing is farther from my intention than offending you or your readers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZjRYivTkI0 might be useful in understanding the recent general elections results specially understanding why so many minimally educated were so willing to take Trump's side (after all he does not seem inclined to scientific o intellectual endeavors). It might help to take a look at Dietrich Bonhoeffer's reflections on the power of fascism while imprisoned and waiting for his sentence: Finally, the interview of Edward Bernais (S Freud's nephew and author of the first book on public relations) about how to manipulate people's consent or redirect their behavior. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg1jOLBzvvY&ab_channel=BallStateUniversityLibraries. Take into account that Bernais was hire as consultant (Coolidge to Eisenhower) on composing effective speeches during their campaigns. My best regards.

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