Propaganda
- They construct narratives and then expect us to believe them
- That there is no occupation in Palestine, and that Israel is a valid state.
Top 50 words of disapproval used in Western media against their enemies
- Extremist
- Terrorist
- Radical
- Fanatic
- Fundamentalist
- Dictator
- Regime
- Rogue state
- Despot
- Warmonger
- Aggressor
- Oppressor
- Barbaric
- Savages
- Thugs
- Authoritarian
- Tyrant
- Violent
- Militant
- Insurgent
- Insurrection
- Autocrat
- Rogue
- Agitator
- Corrupt
- Propaganda
- Puppet
- Saboteur
- Subversive
- Menace
- Suppression
- Censorship
- Totalitarian
- Intolerant
- Radicalized
- Warmongering
- Oppressive
- Fanatical
- Subhuman
- Merciless
- Brutal
- Malicious
- Demagogue
- Illegitimate
- Pariah
- Outlaw
- Deceptive
- Impostor
- Rogue regime
- Terror-sympathizer
Herman and Chomsky’s propaganda model
- Ownership: The media is owned by a small number of large corporations, which often have extensive business interests beyond the media industry.
- Advertising: The media is heavily reliant on advertising revenue, which creates a natural incentive to avoid content that might offend or alienate advertisers.
- Sourcing: Journalists rely heavily on official sources, such as government officials and corporate spokespeople, to provide them with information.
- Flak: Those who deviate from the mainstream narrative can expect to face intense criticism and attacks from powerful organizations and individuals, which can deter journalists from covering certain topics.
- Ideology: The media operates within a framework of ideas and beliefs that support the interests of the powerful and limit the range of acceptable viewpoints.
Psychological Warfare
- Propaganda and Information Operations:
- Dissemination of Misleading Information: This involves spreading false or misleading information to confuse, demoralize, or influence the perceptions of the target audience.
- Media Manipulation: Utilizing various media platforms to propagate a specific narrative or perspective that undermines the enemy’s morale and credibility while bolstering one’s own image.
- Psychological Campaigns: Conducting campaigns to promote certain ideologies or discredit opposing ideologies, often through the use of symbols, slogans, and manipulated narratives.
- Demoralization and Fear Tactics:
- Intimidation: Employing tactics designed to intimidate or instill fear in the enemy, which could include showcasing military strength, threatening language, or demonstrations of capability.
- Undermining Morale: Efforts aimed at undermining the morale of the enemy’s forces, such as spreading rumors of imminent defeat, highlighting casualties or hardships, and promoting narratives of futility in their actions.
- Psychological Stress Induction: Implementing strategies to induce stress, confusion, and disorientation among enemy forces, thereby impairing their decision-making and operational effectiveness.
- Deception and Misdirection:
- False Flag Operations: Conducting operations designed to appear as though they are carried out by other groups or nations, thereby misdirecting attribution or blame.
- Strategic Deception: Deliberately providing false information or creating misleading appearances about one’s own capabilities, intentions, or movements to deceive the adversary.
- Camouflage and Concealment: Utilizing physical and digital means to hide true positions, strengths, or weaknesses, often to create an element of surprise or mislead the enemy about strategic or tactical intentions.
