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Propaganda Debunking

toddmiller

(75 posts)

5. 2 books

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 05:12 PM

Nov 2012

I agree Hidden Persuaders should be on the list. Al Franken's book is hillarious and really shows how it's rare that Rush, Coulter rarely say anything that isn't completely false but the book as I recall, I read it a long time ago, doesn't really mention any propaganda techniques or why they have built loyal audiences. It does show that a lot of PR men like Rush propaganda is about selling stuff that just isn't so.

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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