Too many people think that “propaganda” is what bad guys do to lie, while the side they are on can’t engage in propaganda because they are telling the honest truth. But propaganda isn’t all about spreading lies, or even about spreading lies at all. It’s about intentional framing to get people to think the way you’d like them to think, and that can be done, and done best, with the truth, or at least truth enough.
This old instructional film explains very well the techniques of propaganda. You’ll quickly notice how both sides this election have used them, and may even be able to recognize the specific techniques in specific ads and slogans.
This isn’t even something sinister. It’s just politics with a negative appellation. Understand these techniques and how they are used, and you will better avoid being used.
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