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Propaganda Debunking

Warpy

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1. I'd suggest two more

Reply to toddmiller (Original post)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 12:58 AM

Nov 2012

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"The Hidden Persuaders" by Vance Packard. Yes, a lot of the stuff is dated but admen are still using the same old tricks today. It's a great introduction to manipulation and then to propaganda because we all know politics is now infested with admen using focus groups.

"Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" by Al Franken. The chronicle of Fatso's lies that he has gotten away with along with some behind the scenes shenanigans on his show making sure no opposing viewpoint is ever heard is a study in how propaganda is constructed and disseminated.

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Ten Best Documentaries & Thirteen Best Books About Why Americans Don't Trust The Mainstream Media [View all] toddmiller Nov 2012 OP

I'd suggest two more Warpy Nov 2012 #1

Those are both great books... prairierose Nov 2012 #2

2 books toddmiller Nov 2012 #5

I would add "Life and Debt" - it's about how globalization has affected farmers Hestia Nov 2012 #3

K & R-ed and bookmarked. Thanks. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #4