The Ice shooting in Minnesota in just another example of how divided and limited in our capacity to critically think our nation has become. The issue is dominated by the narratives representing two ideologies guiding and controlling the American mind, with little room for any perspectives outside of this box. The so-called conservative right, who … Read more
I have never really felt at a loss for words the way I do right now. I sit contemplating the reactions to Trump’s attack on Venezuela, and I realize one disturbing truth. Either the conservative movement is so far gone, so easily distracted, so willing to accept anything this man does simply because they believe … Read more
This is a rough draft version of Chapter four. It has had some basic edits, but for the most part, this is published the way it was originally written, so keep that in mind as you read it. I am sure it will be a little while before this book is completed, as there are … Read more
A few years ago, I did a big write up on cognitive dissonance and American voters. This paper was the final requirement for the writing program at Liberty University, and in a roundabout way, kickstarted my deeper study into persuasion and propaganda. I feel that cognitive dissonance is often misunderstood, as most people seem to … Read more
It has been several days now since the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This event has had a deep, profound impact — leaving me and others with a sullen, disparaging feeling about what the future holds for our country. I wasn’t necessarily a big fan of Kirk. In fact, through the years I began to see … Read more
In my last article I wrote about Operation Mockingbird, and the idea that Tulsi Gabbard herself may be engaging in the spread of disinformation by bringing attention to the propagandizing nature of the media. The point of that article wasn’t that she was lying, but using the belief held by most conservatives that it is … Read more
Tulsi Gabbard recently made an interesting statement that surely resonates with the conservative audience. She said that Operation Mockingbird was alive and well, and still being used to undermine President Trump, and all of the wonderful things he is accomplishing. Operation Mockingbird is believed to be a propaganda operation involving the CIA’s infiltration of the … Read more
“Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist.” (Jowett & O’Donnel, 2012, p. 7) Donald Trump once said that he could shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue, and he would not lose any supporters. I … Read more
I can’t help but wonder if Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill was not only an example of the type of propaganda I discuss here at defenseofournation.com, but also of the quote I mention so often from Tragedy and Hope (p.1035). You remember, the one about the two parties working together to accomplish the same agenda? It … Read more