Along with the assumption that people have not kept up with the absenteeism and the inter-department struggles of Sheriff Patterson, they must figure out a way to make it look like he has done a great job. One way they will use is “parroting”. They will try and make it sound like Patterson has wide based support because it is widely known he has done a great job – a stretch that will require political trickery deluxe.
It has been reported that the Outsiders have decided not to sit together in meetings anymore. Part of that reason could be to make their parroting more influential. In a meeting where several people around the room all seem to be in agreement it can influence perception differently than if a group comes in together and pushes for having things their way.
But “parroting” using just parrots that are not from this county (Outsiders) would be ineffective. So the Patterson political team will have to talk some of the people who have sponsored or condoned or who are just plain uninformed about the Outsiders, to come forward to help parrot what a great Sheriff Henry Patterson has been. Businessmen and other officials may not be too excited about standing bird to bird with the Outsiders and talk about a sheriff record that does not match what the people have seen.
The campaign may have to add in some more “shut up” politics and use the intimidation of the Sheriff’s department to do it. Liberty Dispatch has already reported the threats we have received. But we are also aware that the Sheriff is alleged to have let it be known some people working for the county better not say one negative or revealing thing about his leadership. Birds of a feather stick together – Patterson seems to be doing his part with the Outsiders.
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