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The Nine Principles of PropagandaThis image presents a list of nine principles of propaganda, attributed as inspired by Dinesh D'Souza (likely adapting ideas from historical figures like Joseph Goebbels). Below, I've extracted the text for each principle verbatim from the image and provided an explanation of what it means in the context of propaganda techniques.LIE BIG
Big lies work better than small lies because the masses won't believe that anyone would lie "about that."
Explanation: This principle suggests that audacious, large-scale falsehoods are more effective than minor ones because people assume no one would dare fabricate something so significant, making it harder for them to question or debunk it. It's a tactic to overwhelm skepticism through sheer scale.
FOCUS
Don't make it complicated, ignore history, keep it simple for simple minds.
Explanation: Propaganda should simplify complex issues, stripping away historical context or nuances to make messages easy to grasp and remember. This targets audiences who prefer straightforward narratives, reducing the chance of critical analysis.
REPEAT
People cannot tell the difference between facts and familiarity. The same words repeated over and over will become true in their minds.
Explanation: Repetition breeds familiarity, which people often mistake for truth. By constantly reiterating the same message, propaganda ingrains ideas into public consciousness, making them seem self-evident regardless of factual accuracy.
BLAME
Never credit the other side, always blame, debase, defame, and dehumanize.
Explanation: This involves portraying opponents as entirely at fault while denying them any positive attributes. Dehumanizing language reduces empathy, making it easier to rally support against "the enemy" and justify aggressive actions.
PROVOKE
Outrage, fear, and resentment are more powerful than reason, logic, or facts.
Explanation: Emotional provocation, especially through stirring anger or fear, overrides rational thought. It's a way to mobilize people quickly by appealing to instincts rather than encouraging evidence-based discussion.
CRISIS
Issues must be life or death, good vs evil, love vs hate, us vs them. Urgency defeats objection.
Explanation: Framing situations as existential threats or binary moral battles creates a sense of immediate crisis. This urgency discourages deliberation, pushing people to act or align without questioning the framing.
EMOTION
A person might question facts, but they will never question their own feelings. Go emotional.
Explanation: Propaganda prioritizes emotional appeals over factual arguments because personal feelings are deeply held and less likely to be scrutinized. This builds loyalty by connecting messages to emotions like pride, fear, or belonging.
PANDER
Praise allies generously, demonize all who disagree as having bad intentions or non-expert.
Explanation: Flatter supporters to reinforce their allegiance while discrediting critics by questioning their motives or expertise. This polarizes groups, making dissent seem illegitimate or malicious.
NO LIMIT
The victor's morality won't be questioned. Morality is for losers.
Explanation: In pursuit of victory, ethical boundaries are irrelevant; success justifies any means. This mindset encourages unchecked actions, as the winners rewrite history and avoid accountability, while losers are dismissed as morally weak.

👀 BITCOIN HISTORY: The Week In Bitcoin - Feb 28 - Mar 06, 2011

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