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Originally posted by tracey:
i think by now we all know that this conflict has nothing to do with terrorism and i'm amazed and bewildered that some people on this forum are so affected by u.s political propogander that some of you still actually believe what you're hearing.
you are aware, i hope, that your media and press is operating under an embargo?
People, this is a post of such ignorant, paranoid delusion I cannot express enough the importance of disregarding it.
There is no such thing as "propogander" either BTW.
Try "Propaganda" for size.
And yes, propaganda is
always in effect. It can also be called BIAS.
: pro·pa·gan·da
Pronunciation: "prä-p&-'gan-d&, "prO-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Congregatio de propaganda fide Congregation for propagating the faith, organization established by Pope Gregory XV died 1623
Date: 1718
1 capitalized : a congregation of the Roman curia having jurisdiction over missionary territories and related institutions
2 : the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
3 : ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect
[ 11-13-2001: Message edited by: Yorick ]