Parashat Lech Lecha – The Seeds Of The Jewish Arab Conflict And More

Mikhael, the voice of the average person.
Mikhael is popular because in the discussions he often speaks the mind of the street (what people who do not know much about Torah usually think). This makes his interventions resonate with many listeners.
You often cut him and do not give him the space to state or finish his argumentations, this makes many listeners remain “hanging” on him. He starts by saying something familiar to the average listener (as compared to the Torah learning which is new to the average listener), and this awakens many listeners’ curiosity for the argument / topic. Then, you overrule him and do not let him finish, which makes listeners remember him, and attach to him. Who knows what he had to say, how he would defend his stance?
For example, in the case of the elections, an average listener would be very curious to hear why a religious Jew (even if a starter) thinks that Clinton is better than Trump. Your student must have some reasons in his mind, which Torah reasons does he have? How does he back his ideas? You already stated yours: Trump is better for Israel, he better understands the dangers and nature of Islam, he wants to break with Obama’s policy, he is against the Iran deal…and, by the way, Hashem has already determined who the winner will be and what will happen. It would be useful now to hear your student’s arguments in support of Hillary.
In comparing different argumentations there are lessons to be learned, about religion, life, Hashem, the world around us, all of which are also topics of your shiurim.
Jews are famous for arguing their (different) positions and considering all sides of a matter to demonstrate the truth. Since your student is convinced about -and willing to argument- his positions, when the chance comes, why don’t you let him express his stance?
The more you cut him, the more popular he becomes, for reasons that have nothing to do with the substance of his arguments. On the other hand, if he has the chance to speak and give all his arguments, his popularity among truth seekers will depend exclusively on the amount of truth inside his arguments.
Maybe I am wrong, but this is why I think he is so popular.
Shalom, and may all the Jews of good will and sincere heart towards Hashem become very popular in the whole world and spread your ideas everywhere, with everyone listening to you because they like to listen and they love your ideas. It is my dream, may Hashem let me see the days of salvation, because it is my dream and for Him all things are possible.
Shalom and peace to Jerusalem.