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Commentary
Understanding the Moral Framing of Gun Control Propaganda
Second Amendment proponents are facing a stark reality. One they didn’t think they were going to face. At the beginning…
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Means & Ends Morality: Corrupted Means & The Push Towards Utopia
I have to admit that Trump’s behavior has expanded beyond what I expected from him. As most of my readers…
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Propaganda & A Strategy Of No Political Rest: The Known Effects Of Cognitive Overload
It is hard to find opinions about the latest news that go beyond the paradigm of the left vs. right…
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Managing Perceptions Through Algorithms, Persuasion, & Propaganda
It is hard to know what the American people really think about Donald Trump and the war in Iran. The…
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Stories & Narratives: Emerging Revelations In Persuasion Research
The release of the Epstein files has revealed a disturbing truth that goes beyond the horrific crimes being exposed. Our…
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Contradictions In Thinking, Framing, & Persuasive Propaganda
The Ice shooting in Minnesota is just another example of how divided and limited in our capacity to think critically…
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It Is Little Wonder The Government Thinks We’re Stupid
I have never really felt at a loss for words the way I do right now. I sit contemplating the…
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The Subject Of Cognitive Dissonance As A Social Change Strategy In Education
Years ago, I did a big write-up on cognitive dissonance and American voters. This paper was the final requirement for…
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The State Of New York Just Passed A Disturbing “Law”
The State of New York just passed a disturbing law. One that could have easily been predicted after the Supreme…
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The Increasing Frequency of Mass Shootings: The Disturbing Possibilities
Editor’s Note: The following was written in May of 2023. I believe this is even more pertinent today with what…
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Something Darker in the Whirlwinds: Ideological Subversion, Useful Idiots & The Final Boot on the Neck
It has been several days now since the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This event has had a deep, profound impact…
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Troops On The Streets, Growing Government Power, & A Compliant Conservative Base: Persuasive Propaganda In Context
In my last article, I wrote about Operation Mockingbird, and the idea that Tulsi Gabbard herself may be engaging in…
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Operation Mockingbird & The Nature Of Participatory Propaganda
Tulsi Gabbard recently made an interesting statement that surely resonates with the conservative audience. She said that Operation Mockingbird was…
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Resonating Anchors & Narratives: Propaganda That Reflects the Beliefs of The Audience, Makes Them Willing to Follow Along
“Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers…
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A Lack of Cognitive Recourses as a Response to the Removal of a Fear Based Stimulus
“Fear and catastrophe fortify the need to identify with a strong leader. They lead to herding together of people, who…
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News
Bondi’s Pro-Gun Actions Only Raise More Questions
Here at defenseofournation.com, I have been asking an important question. One that, unfortunately, seems to be going unaddressed by others…
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