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Ford_Prefect

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29. I am told it is the difference between advertising and propaganda.

Reply to Evolve Dammit (Reply #18)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 11:17 AM

Dec 2024

One is based loosely on a version of a few facts and intended to sway the audience to a particular choice or behavior. The other is intended to create an entirely false impression among the audience, generally against their best interests, and persuade them to choose or act accordingly.
Some days it is hard to tell the difference. However, we do live in a predatory capitalist economy.

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Good for whom? Its damage control since... reACTIONary Dec 2024 #23

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And this is not a crime? JHC Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #18

I am told it is the difference between advertising and propaganda. Ford_Prefect Dec 2024 #29

Anti-science creationist IMBECILE. AZ8theist Dec 2024 #13

Nice, strategic timing. Ursus Rex Dec 2024 #15

Fuck Dinesh. Utter trash. NewHendoLib Dec 2024 #17

Pound sand...................... turbinetree Dec 2024 #20

D'Souza Is Full Of Shit. GB_RN Dec 2024 #21

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Too late. The damage is done. Initech Dec 2024 #27

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