We are witnessing in real time what participatory propaganda is, and how it works. The internet is awash with memes, news stories, and videos which are all framed in a way that solidifies the perception that Donald Trump is the hero we have all been waiting for. He is fighting a valiant battle to … Read more
President Trump is expecting Pam Bondi’s much-anticipated report on Biden-era Second Amendment infringements, and what actions he should take to rectify them. There is plenty of unconstitutional gun control happening all across the nation. Theoretically speaking, this report should entail everything from so-called assault weapon and magazine bans to red-flag laws and licensing schemes that … Read more
“The purpose of all propaganda is to mold the minds of the masses so that they will direct all of their efforts toward the desired ends of the shadow government, who use the powers of propaganda to gain approval from the people on issues they may have, at one time, disapproved of.” (Edward Bernays) Things … Read more
This past weekend, President Trump made a monumental move by signing an executive order directing the Attorney General to review all unconstitutional actions President Biden took against the Second Amendment. While groups such as Gun Owners of America and the National Association of Gun Rights are hailing this as a great move in the struggle … Read more
This past week, Americans witnessed the confirmation hearing of Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi. This has been an eye-opener for many, as Bondi supports red flag laws and other gun control measures that conservatives oppose. The perception is that Trump is as pro-gun as one can be, and many Second Amendment advocates claim … Read more
The gun rights movement has been optimistic since the Supreme Court issued its 2022 NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling. This case shot down the state of New York’s “may issue” concealed carry licensing laws that enabled the government to decide who was fit to exercise their Second Amendment rights. The case also struck a blow to … Read more
In my last article, I discussed participatory propaganda, which refers to the public’s active participation in spreading what propagandists call — persuasive messaging. Persuasion, as an offshoot of propaganda, is a message meant to gain compliance or induce the targeted audience to accept the persuader’s point of view. Propaganda holds an identical definition. According to … Read more
American society is beaten down with constant turmoil, conflict, and trauma. From the September, 11 terror attacks to COVID-19, and all the school shootings in between, we seem to move from one chaotic event to the other, with no breaks from the madness. In the past few months alone, we have witnessed two assassination attempts … Read more
I have always believed that the Second Amendment would be the one thing that would unite all Americans. While the left attempts to create the perception that only red-necked white supremacists own guns, the truth is vastly different. Americans of all walks of life own firearms, and a recent article by the Wall Street Journal … Read more
By utilizing the various elements of good propaganda, transmitting these messages through varied and useful outlets, and manipulating memory, when possible, one can take complete control over the ideas the target audience has in their minds ̶ ̶ the ideas upon which they make all their decisions, take all actions, and maintain all beliefs. By … Read more