@Malingspann #200831
John: "No way! Item 5 says, 'Hank dictated this list himself.' Besides, item 2 says, 'Use alcohol in moderation,' item 4 says, 'Eat right,' and item 8 says, 'Wash your hands after going to the bathroom.' Everyone knows those things are right, so the rest must be true, too."
In the Tamuli books by David Eddings, they’re trying to manipulate their enemies into a position those enemies are most vulnerable. They do this by, well, lying. Problem is, you can’t just tell your enemy a lie and expect them to believe it. Well, one of the more criminally oriented characters has a solution, and presents a recipe for telling lies.
1. Tell them one thing that is true, and they already know.
2. Tell them another thing which is true they don’t know, but can verify.
3. Tell them the lie you want them to believe.
And then, they swallow the whole thing.
James Huber obviously knew this formula, and how well it works.