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Commentary
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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Give Credit Where It’s Due, But There Is A Difference Between Defending The Second Amendment & Not Pushing More Gun Control
I always said that I would give President Trump credit if he ever did the right thing for the Second…
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Commentary
Republicans & Democrats: Enemies Or Friends In Disguise Working Together?
We are almost three months into Trump’s second term as president and things are developing at a rapid pace. Hardly…
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Exposing the Nature of Participatory Propaganda: The So-Called Fight to Restore the Second Amendment
We are witnessing in real time what participatory propaganda is, and how it works. The internet is awash with memes,…
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We Should Be Careful For That Which We Are Cheering
“The purpose of all propaganda is to mold the minds of the masses so that they will direct all of…
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Trump’s Executive Order on Guns and the Questions that Aren’t Being Asked
This past weekend, President Trump made a monumental move by signing an executive order directing the Attorney General to review…
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Commentary
Participatory Propaganda: Solidifying Perceptions Through the Willing Propagation of False Narratives
This past week, Americans witnessed the confirmation hearing of Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi. This has been an…
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Commentary
While SCOTUS Twiddles Its Thumbs, People’s Rights Continue To Be Denied
The gun rights movement has been optimistic since the Supreme Court issued its 2022 NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling. This case shot down…
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Understanding Participatory Propaganda: Scientific Control of Information, & Misguided Perceptions of Reality
In my last article, I discussed participatory propaganda, which refers to the public’s active participation in spreading what propagandists call —…
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Understanding Citizen Participation in Propaganda Meant to Keep Us Divided
American society is beaten down with constant turmoil, conflict, and trauma. From the September, 11 terror attacks to COVID-19, and…
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Potential Opportunity or Agenda: Liberals as America’s Fastest Growing Group of Gun Owners
I have always believed that the Second Amendment would be the one thing that would unite all Americans. While the…
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Americans Should Be Questioning Everything Instead Of Following The Bouncing Ball
By utilizing the various elements of good propaganda, transmitting these messages through varied and useful outlets, and manipulating memory, when…
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Commentary
The Purpose of Psychological Warfare is to Control Ideas & Beliefs
PSYOP – Psychological Operation. An operation meant to manage the ideas, emotions, and behaviors of the opposition. (Taillard, Psychology and Modern…
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Persuasion & The Public Health Approach To Gun Violence
The U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has officially declared gun violence to be a public health crisis. This occurred after telling…
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