The 7 habits of highly effective propagandists

citing a qualified source is a good way to emphasize a legitimate idea. But you should consider whether or not the source being cited is really qualified to make judgments about a particular issue.

5. PLAIN FOLKS

The “Plain Folks” technique is at work whenever a speaker promotes the idea that he or she is “of the people,” just an Average Joe despite the fact that he or she may go home to a mansion at the end of the day.

6. CARD STACKING

“Stacking the deck” is a gimmick used by magicians where a deck of cards appears to be randomly shuffled but is in fact arranged in a specific way. The IPA borrowed the term to describe a technique where only one side of a topic is favored, or another side is ignored or played down.

7. BANDWAGON

The idea behind the Bandwagon technique is that, since everyone else is doing it, so too should you.

There is a bit of showmanship involved in hyping the bandwagon, filling halls with supporters, playing music to get everyone excited, and waving colorful banners. Often the appeal is directed towards groups that already share a common tie based on religion, race, gender, etc. Studies have shown that the bandwagon effect really does work in elections.<<

Institute for Propaganda Analysis (IPA)

Ordinary folk have a lot more intelligence than this implies. Only in the undeveloped world outside the United States do we see the citizens falling for such tricks. That is why it is crucial for all of us who care about freedom to support every effort of the United States to spread enlightenment and democracy. Citizens stand proud upon the nation's geat tradition of being a beacon of light upon a dark and ignorant world of evil forces.

abailart....

A good alternate title is "How to become president in 7 easy steps."

So they are not really pro pagan...?

A good alternate title is "How to become president in 7 easy steps."

Or, Techniques and Tactics of the ' Mass Persuasion Campaign '.

Abailart;D

Seriously, sometimes it is difficult to discern propaganda, but my teen and I play a "Name that Proganda Tool!" when we watch news shows and advertisements. Her favorite is the Bandwagon technique, while mine is Glittering Generalities.

Abailart, either your tongue is firmly in cheek or you are a victim of your own propaganda...Hee-hee, i hope it's the cheek!