It's all their fault!
I think its apt we familiarize ourselves with how propaganda works moving forward. I have a hunch that we are entering a new phase of it in light of escalating rhetoric and positions.
We must level up our critical thinking skills and recognize propaganda when we hear it spouted by folks around us. The most innocent bots parroting their favorite MSM beliefs are most likely to be entrenched in the following tenets:
1. We don’t want war, we are only defending ourselves.
2. Our adversary is solely responsible for this war.
3. Our adversary’s leader is inherently evil and resembles the devil.
4. We are defending a noble cause, not our particular interests.
5. The enemy is purposefully committing atrocities; if we are making mistakes this happens without intention.
6. The enemy makes use of illegal weapons.
7. We suffer few losses, the enemy’s losses are considerable.
8. Recognized intellectuals and artists support our cause.
9. Our cause is sacred.
10. Whoever casts doubt on our propaganda helps the enemy and is a traitor.
Recognize these? Finger pointing without any ounce of self reflection. “It’s all their fault.” It always is.
See you tomorrow!
- Ope