Posted by
Gary A McAvin on Monday, July 02, 2007 9:00:00 AM
Nothing propels trash talk like politics; specifically, Presidential election campaigns!
Propaganda has become more common in political contexts, in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments, political groups, but also often covert interests. Propaganda, in a narrower use of the term, connotes deliberately false or misleading information that supports or furthers a political (usually, but not always) cause or the interests of those with power. Propaganda usually always incorporates lies that intend to destroy the opposition. Propaganda, in this sense, serves as a corollary to censorship in which the same purpose is achieved, not by filling people's minds with approved information, but by preventing people from being confronted with opposing points of view; like the real truth. Propaganda may be administered in insidious ways. Some of the ways that propaganda is disseminated is via various media outlets.
Media Propaganda Usefulness:
Propaganda is neutrally defined as a systematic form of purposeful persuasion that attempts to influence the emotions, attitudes, opinions, and actions of specified target audiences for ideological, political or commercial purposes through the controlled transmission of one-sided messages (which may or may not be factual) via mass and direct media channels. Common media for transmitting propaganda messages include news reports, government reports, historical revision, junk science, books, leaflets, movies, radio, television, and posters. These persuasions are usually biased towards the liberal view, a.k.a. the Liberal Left; which in all reality is a communist bent agenda. The illegitimacy of the political destruction machines is no more apparent than the Clinton political campaigns. These people cannot win on issues alone (actually they have none) but; must resort to mind numbing slanted prevarications; there should be a law against these killers!
Political Purposes:
Political documentaries and political ad campaigns are designed to discredit an opponent or an opposing political viewpoint and; often makes use of the propaganda technique. Political campaign speeches and party political statements are often, in reality, a form of propaganda/lies. Political dialogue in this country has reached a new low. Propaganda has become more common in political contexts, in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments, political groups, but also often covert interests. Propaganda; in a narrower use of the term; connotates deliberately false or misleading information that supports, or; furthers the political interests of those with power or groping for power. Often, name calling is employed using sarcasm and ridicule, and shows up often in political cartoons, false political makeovers, (like Hillary’s cartoonish presentation) or; ambiguous writings. So this automatic indictment of someone following up on a threat is purely for political gains, and sometimes as in the Clinton’s case; this becomes a reality. These evil people have left a trail of death behind them just to realize elected office. Ambrose Pritchard’s book contains the real truth of this blood quest for power!
Nazi Déjà Vu?
The Nazis believed in propaganda as a vital tool in achieving their goals. So; is this any different today? Along with posters, the Nazis produced a number of films and books to spread their beliefs. Look at the political ad campaigns and you’ll see that nothing has changed. It is never about the issues as to why they want, or; pursue elective office. It seemingly revolves around destroying your opponent! Examine the methods used by the Nazis to manipulate German citizens during World War II. This current political presidential campaign revolves around dragging up potential immoral behavior or possible morale deviations! So; is this approach slanted; and motivated by a failed governmental system? Yes; Communism! The Clinton’s MO et al, is one that depicts Communist wannabes!
Communist Agenda:
Equally important, propagandists realized that if they wanted to build a new society, one imbued with new myths, new rituals, somehow new icon Communists had to do away with the old ways. New generations hold the key to realizing 'a radiant Communist future, a regeneration; sort of. In Communist Blueprint for Conquest, the methods and techniques used by the Communists to seize power in a country are explained. (Also; you can read Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals!) Also of note the five factors involved--ownership, advertising, sourcing, flak, and anticommunist ideology--work as 'filters' through which information must pass, and that individually and often in additive fashion they greatly influence media choices. Can we see Communist ideologies at work in the liberal left media, i.e. radio, TV, or; printed page?
Programming:
Both sides used film, television, and radio programming to influence the country’s citizens, each other, and Third World nations. To a degree, socialization, formal education, and standardized television programming can be seen as using propaganda for the purpose of indoctrination. But; how it is used is always determinate! Many times programming in media can be used for good, but; when evil people assume power outreach media is used for evil.
Conclusion:
Propaganda has become more common in political contexts, in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments, political groups, but; often covert interests realize the benefits most. Propaganda, in a narrower use of the term, connotates deliberately false or misleading information that supports or furthers political (but not only) causes or the interests of those with power. Propaganda is a powerful weapon in war; it is used to dehumanize and create hatred toward a supposed enemy, either internal or external, by creating a false image in the mind. Propaganda can be classified according to the source and nature of the message. Propaganda may be administered in insidious ways. Propaganda campaigns often follow a strategic transmission pattern to indoctrinate the target group. It is always best to question content or purpose!