Category: Propaganda Glossary
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Propaganda Technique: Agenda Setting Agenda setting means the “ability [of the news media] to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda”. If a news item is covered frequently and prominently, the audience will regard the issue as more important. WHO BENEFITS FROMCRIMINALISING KIDS? LAWYERS – POLITICIANS – DEVELOPERS – SECURITY &SURVEILLANCE…
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Propaganda Technique: Ad Nauseam This uses tireless repetition of an idea. An idea, especially a simple slogan, that is repeated enough times, may begin to be taken as the truth. This approach is more effective alongside the propagandist limiting or controlling the media. Ad Nauseum and repetition are similar, but Ad Nauseum in Latin literally…
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Propaganda Technique: Ad Hominem A Latin phrase that has come to mean attacking one’s opponent, as opposed to attacking their arguments. Sky News Adam Walters:“There wasn’t a single reference to youth crime inyour speech.” Stephen Miles:“It was a speech about housing.” reference: Building Queensland’s future (Queensland Premier, the Hon. Steven Miles MP) ADAM WALTERS 34:00…
