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Old 06-20-2006, 11:29 AM
Pessimist Null Pessimist Null is offline
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Originally Posted by DeltAlum
I think all of the Liberal and Conservative radio and TV hosts use every propaganda technique known to humankind.

By and large, I think we would be better off without them because they are devisive. For the most part, I don't know that they change anyones mind -- but rather further radicalize (new word?) feelings we already have toward one side or the other. They may not really dramatically change a persons viewpoint, but simply move them farther to one side or another.

Actually, there was a study some time ago about elections (I can't remember who did it) that basically said that broadcasting didn't really change anyones mind, but rather re-enforced their decisions on how to vote. I suspect, although I'm not going to do a study to prove it, that the same would be true of these screamers that have become so popular.

I think you should do a study. Since you have so much free time on business trips.

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