Political Rock-Paper-Scissors Explained

There is a political equivalent of the game Rock – Paper – Scissors.

It is called Emotion – Logic – Persistence. 

As a general rule in politics Emotion will defeat Logic. When someone is moved by emotion they are blinded by logic.

Logic defeats Persistence. If an argument absolutely defies logic it rarely wins out no matter how many times it keeps coming back.

Persistence defeats Emotion. While persistence cannot defeat logic it can eventually wear down emotion.

However, this game is only applicable at the local and state level of politics.

Logic never wins at the federal level.

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