About Propaganda
One tried and true method of spreading propaganda is to take some small piece of a quote from an enemy and publish it - completely out of it's original context - to "prove" a point the propagandist wants it to. Is the section of a quote true? Not out of context it isn't. Is it factual? Yes, but not true, nonetheless. By stripping it of context, the use of the factual piece of quote becomes a lie. In other words. propaganda. This is exactly the same method that is used in generating some movie advertisements. A reviewer might write: " This movie is the most brilliant piece of complete crap I have ever had the misfortune to see. It is so bad that only a complete fool would call it a "must see" movie. The guy designing the ads takes the quote and puts this into the poster:
"Brilliant", "Must see".
Are the quotes verbatim? Yes. Are they factual? Yep. Is the poster in any way true? Not on your life.
And so we come to Patriotboy. Go look at the small portions of quotes he cherry picked to "prove" his point, then look at the REAL quotes. Then look at the spew from his merry band of sycophants.
I posted a comment calling him on this. Let's see how long the brave "General" leaves it up. Or how long it is until he posts the full quote from me that proves his original post lied. Tick, tick, tick.
Blogosphere | Gaius Saturday, 20 May , 2006
By Shawn, Saturday, 20 May , 2006 @ 10:18 pm
Gaius, after looking at the comments leading up to yours I doubt you will receive the courtesy you requested. That bunch are literal heathens who enjoy getting together to spew their hatred toward what others hold sacred or of import. I feel like I need a shower now.
By beth, Sunday, 21 May , 2006 @ 1:12 am
The truth, nothing but the truth, just not the whole truth.
Sheesh. I always thought Clinton was one of the best I’ve ever seen at that sort of propaganda. It makes for wonderful sound bites.
By Gaius, Sunday, 21 May , 2006 @ 4:52 am
Absolutely perfect, Beth. That is a great line!
Yeah, I know Shawn. Ditto on the shower.
By Shawn, Sunday, 21 May , 2006 @ 1:36 pm
Gaius, sorry to hijack, but can you give me your opinion of BlueHost? I’m considering using them. If you want to send it to my e-mail feel free. Thanks.
Shawn
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