Posts tagged propaganda
“I believe fear is being used against us.” -Rick Steves
0The images we hold in our minds determine our opinions. What do we see when we hear the word “Iran”? Who do we think Iranians are?
Travel writer Rick Steves presents a very interesting look into this complex and “remarkably friendly” culture.
“I’ve never been anywhere where people were more willing to talk to me.”
“I’ve never been anywhere where being an American was more of an asset.”
“I was surprised how little energy Americans put into understanding their culture.”
The Role of Propaganda in Politics
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I know we all like to believe that we’re in control of our minds and desires at all times, but sadly that just isn’t so.
It’s a fact that we’re vulnerable to emotionally-gratifying advertising, slick marketing campaigns, and especially fear-based communications.
Here’s a fascinating quick video from the godfather of modern advertising (also interestingly Sigmund Freud’s nephew) Edward Bernays. that explores the roots of American “public relations” and propaganda, discover the tricks “they” are using against you.
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” Nazi master of propaganda, Joseph Goebbels.
With that Nazi quote in mind, have a look at the following video. Any propaganda here?
A SEAL’s account of how Osama bin Laden really died
0*from (to my amazement) YahooNews
Forget whatever you think you know about the night Osama bin Laden was killed. According to a former Navy SEAL who claims to have the inside track, the mangled tales told of that historic night have only now been corrected.
“It became obvious in the weeks evolving after the mission that the story that was getting put out there was not only untrue, but it was a really ugly farce of what did happen,” said Chuck Pfarrer, author of Seal Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama Bin Laden.
In an extensive interview with The Daily Caller, Pfarrer gave a detailed account of why he believes the record needed to be corrected, and why he set out to share the personal stories of the warriors who penetrated bin Laden’s long-secret compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
In August the New Yorker delivered a riveting blow-by-blow of theSEALs’ May 1, 2011 raid on bin Laden’s hideaway. In that account, later reported to lack contributions from the SEALs involved, readers are taken through a mission that began with a top-secret helicopter crashing and led to a bottom-up assault of the Abbottabad compound.
Freelancer Nicholas Schmidle wrote that the SEALs had shot and blasted their way up floor-by-floor, finally cornering the bewildered Al-Qaida leader:
“The Al Qaeda chief, who was wearing a tan shalwar kameez and a prayer cap on his head, froze; he was unarmed. ‘There was never any question of detaining or capturing him—it wasn’t a split-second decision. No one wanted detainees,’ the special-operations officer told me. (The Administration maintains that had bin Laden immediately surrendered he could have been taken alive.) Nine years, seven months, and twenty days after September 11th, an American was a trigger pull from ending bin Laden’s life. The first round, a 5.56-mm. bullet, struck bin Laden in the chest. As he fell backward, the SEAL fired a second round into his head, just above his left eye.”
Chuck Pfarrer rejects almost all of that story.
Former KGB agent speaks out
0A shocking and profoundly interesting exchange between the fantastic G. Edward Griffin and former KGB subversion and manipulation expert Yuri Bezemenov.
It’s fascinating to wonder how these techniques have advanced through the years and their current applications.
Are we being lied to again about Iran?
7Perhaps the new allegations that Iran is actively trying to commit terrorism in The United States are legitimate, but would it be something entirely new and different if this was a fabrication? Or at least a modification of the truth?
I’m sure we remember the series of lies, half-truths and omissions leading up to the most recent Iraq invasion….
While on this topic of Iran and our perception of the nation, we should discuss Ahmadinejad’s comments related to “wiping Israel off the map.” These words are continuously repeated and used to justify the anger, angst and aggression “good Americans” are supposed to have when they think of Iran; but are the statements accurate?
Ahmadinejad was quoting the long deceased Ayatollah Khomeini for the aformentioned threatening speech—understandably it is bothersome.
However, Juan Cole a professor of modern middle eastern history at the University of Michigan translates his words as, “this regime occupying Jerusalem must vanish from the page of time.” He didn’t say the country or the Israeli people; rather the zionist regime that is occupying and running the country should vanish.
From my limited perspective, this is all-to-similar to the situation during the Cold War when Nikita Khrushev was quoted as saying to America, “We will bury you!!” However, there is a stark contrast to different translations; according to the Translation Research Group the quote should be translated as, “Whether you like it or not, we will be present at your burial.” While this is hardly a love and bunnies statement, it is radically different than what we’ve been told and aims at the longevity of The Soviet Union rather than an attack on The United States.
Blessed are the peacemakers indeed. Let’s keep that in mind. Amen.
Introducing Mitt Kennedy–oops, Mitt Romney
0Anti-gun rights, pro-legal baby murder, pro-Ted Kennedy—check the link he even flip flops on him!
Sorry Romney fans, the power of propaganda is an exact science, but thanks to Youtube it’s very difficult to escape the past.
Want to elect a white Obama with more money and a stronger track record in business? Vote Romney!
Thanks to my man Al Green for the soundtrack on this lovely little video.
RT vs. CNN, FOX, ABC, et al
10I agree that a Russian-produced news network comes with a risk of KGB-mill propaganda but given the garbage we see on our networks anything short of Pravda reruns should qualify as objective journalism.
The vid below compares some recent stories from RT and the American press.
While we were babbling about Charlie Sheen, Casey Anthony and “The Governator’s” love life they were reporting on much more important issues. It is what it is…
CBS, 60 Minutes attack “sovereign citizens”
0With Pravda-esque grace and charm, CBS’ 60 Minutes has launched an incredibly one-sided, completely slandering, start to finish stinking glob of propaganda that tries to paint a red bullseye over “sovereign citizens” (talk about a blanket designation! That can mean ANYONE lol) homeschoolers, and those who find fault with certain un-Constitutional regulations in the US Government.
The Key Questions:
1) If the “experts” paraded by CBS are correct and there is no foundation to the “tax honesty” movement why would former IRS agents like Sherry Jackson and Joe Banister put their credibility on the line, end their careers, and halt their cash flows to take on The IRS and stand up for the injustices that it is perpetrating?
2) If the “sovereign citizen movement” was only filled with nut jobs, terrorists and criminals, why would proven upstanding citizens and extremely successful businessmen like Clyde Cleveland be touring the country speaking on the topic?
3) If the “sovereign citizen” movement is legitimate, founded in Natural (Supreme) Law—and therefore a threat to the criminals in our government—why wouldn’t CBS and other propaganda mills go after them?
Looks like we found the key question…
Alright! Back in action after a VERY busy stretch
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If I had a clone I would be roaring like a GTO’s V-8 on jet fuel on this site while taking care of business in my real job. In the absence of such a dangerous innovation, I am forced to split my time and do what I have to do and keep a foot in two worlds at once.
Although I haven’t put up any new articles in almost a week (GASP!!) I’ve been busy lining up some incredible guests for you gals and guys. How about Federal Reserve busting liberty superstar G. Edward Griffin, arguably the most credible conspiracy theorist on the planet FBI Special Agent Ted Gunderson, former IRS Agent and current anti-income tax crusader Joe Bannister (all of whom have committed to connect for an interview, just waiting on a mutually free time) and a special surprise guest who is so far out in left field that you simply have to hear his story first hand to believe he’s not a character in a Dan Brown novel.
Thanks for sticking around, I feel like a parent who spent their first weekend away from their baby; only I’ve been knitting sweaters non-stop ready to dress the little bugger for the cold winter ahead.
And yes, we may be facing a long and nasty stretch of political and economic cold weather. Will we make it? No, sadly WE will not; some people will not adapt and they will end up in very difficult times. Others will change and they will experience great prosperity, joy and passion for life.
Will the dollar collapse and gold and silver take off? I don’t know. Are those currencies likely manipulated to a significant degree by mega banks and hedge funds? Absolutely. Therefore it’s tough to tell what’s happening in reality and what is just the result of a financial gurus gaming the system.
What I do know, is that the following clip gives a glimpse into the scary world of government-sponsored drug trafficking and opens some strange and alarming doors into a parallel reality filled with powerful and relentlessly corrupt individuals with a moral compass set to due south.
If you really want to go on a bender, start digging into the town of Mena, Arkansas during Bill Clinton’s Governorship and the allegations of cocaine trafficking, I warn you though; you might not come back from this one the same person.
“Freeway” Ricky Ross and FBI Special Agent Ted Gunderson are among many interesting characters including Dr. Paul who are now accusing The C.I.A. and other government entities of running drugs to raise money for clandestine operations and/or to potentially undermine society.
Strap your boots on friends, it’s gonna get dirty.