One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds.
Nobody looks good with brown lipstick on.
Only thirteen, and she knows how to nasty.
Information doesn't kill you.
Ever try to have a conversation with someone on drugs? It just doesn't work.
Power will be maintained by the groovy guy or gal who gets the most media coverage for his sleaze. Naturally, his friends in various businesses will do okay, too.