They can't take over, but what they can do is create the perception of insecurity.
And when you brand yourself, in some way or another you're creating the perception that you're a safer or better bet than anybody else.
Although he believes "the science is sound," he says that "trivial matters like not having access to source codes" may be creating the perception that the science "cannot be trusted".
It was a gamble: she would be creating the perception that she and the administration were laying the groundwork for her nomination while lending presidential legitimacy to a line of attack that the administration didn't want legitimized.
The past decade's trend of elected officials and their appointees taking advantage of taxpayers, contractors and public resources is not only unethical and many times illegal, it's creating the perception that Detroit and Wayne County only has self-serving leaders.
Fortunately for me, all I have to do is create the world's perception of ALS.
"By announcing that it could reduce gas supplies to Ukraine over the unpaid debts before the election results have even been announced, Gazprom is clearly intervening, creating the perception that the gas giant is seeking to play a political role," said Andrew Neff, senior energy analyst at Global Insight.
"Since everyone sees this government going nowhere, every small action gives the perception that it is creating obstacles for peace".
If the perception is created that the House bill is not a compromise bill, all the political pressure will be on weakening the bill further, which would risk shattering the tenuous coalition that got the bill passed in the first place.
The way David Stern roots for the Lakers, Open officials can pull for the sexiest matchups, but there is a problem when the perception is created that the playing field isn't level.
