“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
“Fear and catastrophe fortify the need to identify with a strong leader. They lead to herding together of people, who shy away from wanting to be individual cells any longer; they prefer to be part of a huge mystic social organization that protects against threat and distress, in oneness with the leader. This protection-seeking instinctual … Read more
I have taken a very critical stance against the Trump administration’s claims that they intend to defend the Second Amendment. This criticism is based on the fact that Donald Trump does not have a stellar record of defending gun rights. Not only did he ban bump stocks and push for red flag laws during his … Read more
Political conditioning: Taking possession of the simplest and most complicated nervous patterns of man. (Meerloo, 1961, p. 39) It never ceases to amaze me how conservatives are so accepting of everything Donald Trump does. This morning, there was an article by Blaze Media discussing how Trump continues to endorse so-called swamp dwellers, and people seem … Read more
Here at defenseofournation.com, I have been asking an important question. One that unfortunately, seems to be going unaddressed by others in the gun rights community. It is also a question that if left unanswered, could have bigger implications for the Second Amendment than people realize. The question is; what does Pam Bondi and her 2A … Read more
I always said that I would give President Trump credit if he ever did the right thing for the Second Amendment. After last week’s shooting in Florida, he refused to jump on board the gun control choo-choo train by saying he is an advocate of the Second Amendment and acknowledging that the defense of gun … Read more
We are almost three months into Trump’s second term as president and things are developing at a rapid pace. Hardly a day goes by where we aren’t hearing a story that reinforces the narrative so many Americans are clinging to. Trump is saving our country, and he is the only one who can do it. … Read more
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
