The Confidence Man -- A Tale as Old as Time

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3. Con men lie and distort logic and reality

They create myths, hopes, and belief with repetition of things that make no sense. Their words seem to promise but on close examination are inconclusive. They are whipped into anger at things they never thought about before.

Conmen bait, abuse, and provoke. The followers are sheep who have little idea they are being played. Most don't understand narcissism enough to identify their leader.