The Visionary Isn't Perfect

LIES ARE THE SOLUTION.

This is not like a reverse-psychology kind of thing. It is the truth. It worked for Churchill and Gandhi. One thing I am sure about lies, is that they are definitely not the way people depict them to be: "one lie leads to another and suddenly you are in a big mess." I guess that is true for some people. But not for these two. Nor thousands of spokesmen and women that have persuaded their audience through lies. I don't think, either, that lies mean the resurrection of Satan. 

Let's start by the title: "Our Duty in India." The British's duty in India. It sounds a bit arrogant and shallow once you know that the article is about how Churchill tries to convince the British that it is a must for them to keep India under their control. He belittles Gandhi and the whole idea behind him. That is one thing a wise spokesperson should never do: compare and degrade. Although, since the audience often lacks of intelligence, this technique comes to be very effective. 

"If the British people are to lose their Indian Empire, they shall do so with their eyes open, and not be led blindfold into a trap." OH MY GOD HOW CONSIDERATE OF YOU! You want the Indian Empire to fall, but they must be lead correctly and be realistic about it! How thoughtful. Really. This makes Churchill look like the honest guy. I mean, it would just be unthinkable for Churchill to lead them into a blindfold trap. Thank you for being so honest about it. And yes, the Indian Empire should fall as you say it should. That is definitely a red herring. Churchill doesn't want do deal with destroying the Indian Empire, he want's to deal with being a good leader in the process. 

Let's not forget the importance of syntax in fallacies: "Mr. Gandhi," "our Indian Empire," etc. "Nothing will turn us from our path, or discourage us from our efforts; and by the time Mr. Gandhi has arrived here to receive the surrender of our Indian Empire, the Conservative party will not be so ready to have its name taken in vain." - Slippery slope all te way. What does being constant with what you believe in lead you to assume that Gandhi will surrender "your" empire? 

Yes, lies do work. In short term.