U.S. propaganda during war time breaks down into these 7 deadly spins, argues Mickey Z: Spin #1: The Sleeping Giant: The U.S. minds its own business but the sleeping giant is endlessly awakened or has its patience tested by surprise events and unprovoked hostilities. Spin #2: Good Wars: Once forced into war, the U.S. only does so in the name of democracy, freedom, and justice. Spin #3: U.S. vs. Them; Godless communists, subhuman (and superhuman) Japanese, gooks, chinks, butchers, terrorists, evildoers, and the next Hitler—the U.S. has faced off against the worst humanity has to offer. ; Spin #4: Support the Troops: No matter what we think or how we feel, we all unite behind our troops once the fighting starts.
U.S. propaganda during war time breaks down into these 7 deadly spins, argues Mickey Z: Spin #1: The Sleeping Giant: The U.S. minds its own business but the sleeping giant is endlessly awakened or has its patience tested by surprise events and unprovoked hostilities. Spin #2: Good Wars: Once forced into war, the U.S. only does so in the name of democracy, freedom, and justice. Spin #3: U.S. vs. Them; Godless communists, subhuman (and superhuman) Japanese, gooks, chinks, butchers, terrorists, evildoers, and the next Hitler—the U.S. has faced off against the worst humanity has to offer. ; Spin #4: Support the Troops: No matter what we think or how we feel, we all unite behind our troops once the fighting starts.
The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda
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The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda
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| ISBN-13: | 9781567512717 |
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| Publisher: | Common Courage Press |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2004 |
| Pages: | 168 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.70(d) |