When most people just read mainstream media headlines, emotion takes the place of thinking.

[the watcher]

Immediately get on your PC horse and ride. Headline: "Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge Collapse now faces deportation". Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge collapse now faces deportation She's here illegally, 20 years and now she wants to be a citizen. Sad for the child, but if we hadn't encouraged 30 million reconquistas here perhaps she would have had some legitimacy by now. It's survival, not good ship lollypop anymore. Extreme emotional cases make bad law. Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge collapse now faces deportation

 

[1srelluc]

Yeah, I've had to alter many article headers....Mostly because they look like they were written by 12 year-olds.

I see "written with the help of AI" at the bottom of many articles these days....They should let AI write the titles too.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Immediately get on your PC horse and ride. Headline: "Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge Collapse now faces deportation". Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge collapse now faces deportation She's here illegally, 20 years and now she wants to be a citizen. Sad for the child, but if we hadn't encouraged 30 million reconquistas here perhaps she would have had some legitimacy by now. It's survival, not good ship lollypop anymore. Extreme emotional cases make bad law. Mom whose daughter lost her dad in Key Bridge collapse now faces deportation

It's how many gun laws have been passed. A random shooting leads to some dead kids. It's extremely tragic and horrific. But the mainstream will show videos and close up shots of a dead child for two weeks. Everyone is an emotional wreck. Then a President will sign an anti-gun, executive order or Congress will pass an anti-gun law in response.

So the entire United States and its 82 million gun owners are punished for the bad action of a single individual. Hysteria can lead to bad decisions.

Think magazine restrictions; bump stock bans; red flag laws; stripping citizen's right to conceal carry; etc. etc.

 

[sparky]

Extreme emotional cases make bad law.

fear is the motivator of fascists

~S~

 

[luiza]

When most people just read mainstream media headlines, emotion takes the place of thinking.​

Isn't that one popular version of the meaning of the term Sheeple ?

An over supply of blood to the Heart and zero flow to the Brain .

 

[the watcher]

fear is the motivator of fascists

~S~

That's how we got the Patriot Act, Homeland Security, FISA Court, the Covid shenanigans, the Iran War part 3, and others.

 

[sparky]

That's how we got the Patriot Act, Homeland Security, FISA Court, the Covid shenanigans, the Iran War part 3, and others.

inarguable watcher......we were told..>>>

~S~

~S~

 

[the watcher]

Recognizing a psychological operation (psyop) involves identifying specific signs such as media coordination, emotional manipulation, and the use of buzzwords.

Key​

1. Overwhelming Media Coordination:

• A psyop often features the same talking points, phrases, and hashtags appearing across multiple media outlets simultaneously. This creates a unified narrative with little to no dissenting viewpoints.
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1. Emotional Manipulation:

• Psyops frequently use emotional triggers such as fear, guilt, or outrage to provoke strong reactions. This emotional response can overshadow rational thinking and lead to compliance with the narrative being pushed.
  
  

1. Immediate Adoption of Buzzwords:

• New terms or slogans may emerge suddenly and dominate public discourse. These phrases are often designed to frame the debate in a specific way, discouraging critical examination of the narrative.
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1. Narrative Consistency Despite Contradictory Evidence:

• The official story remains rigid even when new evidence contradicts it. Dissenting voices may be censored or discredited, and logical fallacies are often employed to silence debate.
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1. Censorship and Silencing of Opposing Views:

• A common tactic in psyops is to suppress dissenting opinions or alternative narratives, creating an environment where only the official story is heard.
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1. Use of Emotional Scripts:

• Psyops often rely on emotional scripts that trigger responses like fear of loss or social rejection, making individuals more susceptible to manipulation.
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1. Focus on Novelty:

• Sudden or unusual changes in events can signal potential psyops. If an event seems artificially manufactured or timed, it may be part of a larger manipulation strategy.
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1. The F.A.T.E. Model:

• This model helps identify psyops by focusing on four components: Focus (what is being emphasized), Authority (who is speaking), Tribe (in-group vs. out-group dynamics), and Emotion (the emotional response being elicited).
  
  
  

Conclusion​

By being aware of these signs, individuals can better navigate the complexities of information and communication in today's media landscape. Recognizing the tactics used in psyops can empower people to think critically and resist manipulation.
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[RoshawnMarkwees]

 

[Cassandro]

All media is propaganda of some sort, designed to elicit action on the part of the target audience. Headlines are particularly insidious in that they are not held to any journalistic or ethical standards.

 

[DGS49]

One could literally write a book about how the Left has mischaracterized President Trump's attempts to enforce longstanding immigration laws in connection with the tens of millions of illegals that Biden welcomed into our midst.

The distinction between immigrants and border-jumpers is never even acknowledged in headlines, and rarely in the text of the articles. The ubiquitous "ICE protests" never mention the twin facts that (a) ICE is doing nothing more than enforcing the law, and (b) the violence is instigated by the protesters.

Democrat politicians are quoted liberally, with no mention of the fact that they are speaking against law enforcement, which is a manifestly anti-American form of speech.

The Left is evil. The Media are part of the Left, except for Fox News. The American people, sadly, are often too ill-informed to make rational decisions with their votes.

 

[late]

One could literally write a book

Good timing!

The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government: McQuade, Barbara: 9781644215555: Amazon.com: Books

Careful tho... she knows what she's talking about, and that could melt your brain.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

The American people, sadly, are often too ill-informed to make rational decisions with their votes.

That’s about all you need to know about why things are as they are.

 

[IM2]

Right-wing extremism is an emotion-based ideology.