People need to understand that in a war, dis-information is as important as real information. The explanation above is spot on. People need to be able to discern between the two. Sometimes Trump says things to throw off the deep state fake news media in order to take away their ammunition. It is part of the greater battle plan, a head fake if you will. However, he doesn't intend for his followers to stop thinking for themselves. Think Critically, and act rationally. Decisions based on emotion is a form of irrationality. Irrationality is a mental disorder, therefore decisions based on emotion is a mental disorder.