Ranting Against Unreason

I remember from my Sundays in church as a youth, that the Pastor would attempt to get an important point across by repeating the point three times to the congregation. With each repetition he expected the "Amens" to get louder, supposedly reaffirming the validity of his statement.
I also remember that during one sermon, the Pastor explained that when Jesus really wanted his message heard and remembered, he would say it three times. I have not studied the New testament enough to be able to tell you how many times this was done, but I remember that the Pastor did give several examples. Somehow, even the writers of parts of the bible knew our brains are wired to be easily brainwashed with a repetition of as little as three times.
While this is okay in things of faith and spirituality, where facts and proof are not required, it is particularly alarming when politicians, lobbyists, and "community leaders" try and convince us of the validity of their arguments by repeating everything three times.
Too many times I have been watching a clip or soundbite on the evening news and seen a politician or "Community Leader" repeating a short phrase until the third time it is repeated the audience cheers enthusiastically as if to say "Yes, this is the truth we have been waiting for!"
I implore everyone to critically examine anything that is repeated to you three times, especially if the person is using a reverent tone during the delivery.

Just keep saying it to yourself:

"Three times doesn't make it true"
"Three times doesn't make it true"
"Three times doesn't make it true"

There, now you have to believe me!