WORD OF THE DAY

Propaganda



According to ThinkQuest: "The exact meaning of propaganda is constantly debated, however, and no specific definition is completely true"

The reason for the debate? The word "propaganda" has been condemned with negative connotation for most people but there is another group who argue that propaganda can be used in situations with either good intentions or bad ones. It is not an ABSOLUTE that propaganda always represents deception and lies. Basically, propaganda is presenting something from a very one-sided point of view in order to persuade its audience of the validity of what is being presented.

So in that sense, this blog is my own personal propaganda. Everything told from my perspective and, as such, meant to persuade the reader to see things "my way". I am not particularly seeking approval or agreement with my views and opinions because everyone is free to come to their own conclusions...and feel free to post them as well.

I will end with a quote by American political journalist and author, Elizabeth Drew: "Propaganda has a bad name, but its root meaning is simply to disseminate through a medium, and all writing therefore is propaganda for something. It's a seeding of the self in the consciousness of others."

Now THAT was persuasive!!!

*Oh yes...propaganda is SO my new favorite word*

~Afterthought~ Someone needs to start an Organization or Coalition for Propaganda Awareness and Understanding...Any volunteers?????

Propaganda I'm Pondering:

• Money = Perfection
• Crisis Counseling - Schooling Required
• Men Who Can't or Won't Emote - Lost Causes or Still Redeemable