These five rules of propaganda have been known for a long time, and they are certainly not original with myself. They can be found on the internet through searches. Please send them around so that more people will be aware of them. Ideally get them posted in scool classrooms. Thank You.
The Five Rules of Propaganda
1. The rule of simplification - reducing all data to a simple confrontation between 'Good and Bad', 'Friend and Foe'.
2. The rule of disfiguration - discrediting the opposition by crude smears and parodies.
3. The rule of transfusion - manipulating the consensus values of the target audience for one's own ends.
4. The rule of unanimity - presenting one's viewpoint as if it were unanimous opinion of all right-thinking people: draining the doubting individual into agreement by the appeal of star-performers, by social pressure , and by 'psychological contagion'.
5. The rule of orchestration - endlessly repeating the same messages in different variations and combinations.
I wish I could get past my sadness over waking my cousin up to the lies about the shots, only to have him avoid me like the plague.
Maybe it’s because he has Trump Derangement Syndrome and knows that I support him. Although he knew that when we were once very close.
I tend to believe the saying that people will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right. It’s what I have witnessed firsthand.
My sister and I are estranged from our older brothers because they fell for the psyop. She and I sometimes dare to believe they are waking up, but if they indeed are, their silence is deafening. 😢
Great article, Erik, and I do understand the war/foxhole analogy. I think it is quite appropriate.
But remember that an army marches on its stomach. Logistics are key to winning sustainable victories. This, matter of fact, is the greatest strength of the US Mil -- the ability to project force anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. Despite all of the apparent weakness we now see, there is still no other power on Earth capable of doing this -- and it all comes down to logistics.
Why do I say this? Simply to point out that not everyone is suited to being on the front lines, in the foxholes, with bullets whizzing overhead. Yes, there are many heroes who can and will step up in this way; but do not forget the unsung heroes in the rear echelons who keep the warriors on the front lines supplied. (In military slang, these folks are often referred to as 'REMFs' -- rear echelon mother f***ers.)
I recall somewhere long ago reading that only about 20% of a military's service members are front line combat troops. The rest are back there on the supply lines, keeping the front line supplied; and so it can be -- indeed must be -- in this war as well. Not everyone is suited to carrying an M-16 on the front lines; but then, not everyone is needed to. All can contribute something -- even the disc jockey in 'Good Morning Vietnam.' (As an aside, a grad-school buddy of mine was a Vietnam vet, and his job was a disc jockey/announcer for Armed Forces Radio.)
Nice work! I recently dropped a little red pill and have been doing so since I woke up 4 years ago. Whether it be mask wearing, shots or that Pres. Trump is not an enemy of the people. Encouraging other who are awake and exhausted to never give up. To fight injustices , even if on a micro-scale. I try to help people where and when I can whether it be supporting people putting themselves out there or offering good resources.
WWG1WGA soooo important.
And yes, pettiness needs to be a thing of the past.
Excellent articicle Erik. I remember my dad telling me about Agenda 21 - 20 years ago! I have been slowly waking up to the fact that we truly do have an enemy within that is trying to destroy us. It took Covid to truly give me the mindset to start doing deep dives. I have tried to red pill many, so many have rejected me, but I probably used the wrong approach. Now adays I pray discernment over what I read and watch and also pray for more eyes to see and ears to hear the truth. God Bless. WWG1WGA
It is finding the non-contentious truth that can be a way in. I have a facial palsy which i can talk about and its real causes as a lead in to other issues. Gaining trust is the key, and playing for the longer game as it were.
Where do the RINOs fit in here. The people that we are supposed to trust but are throwing us under the bus. It’s high time to call them out! What we know we can fight.
Trickery in voting proposition language,!! Wolves pretending to be sheep. we've seen rinos exposed over time. Christe, sanctimonious ,etc MSM did not report pence jet returned by military with him in it, under Mr T), truthers awesome, we all must research and decide for selves. Issa in Cali worth $410 mil now, up 10mil in 4 yrs. Voted against term limits 😰. Owned.
Outstanding article! There are some of us who have the understanding and knowledge from not only the recent 8 years but from growing up since the 60's, with parents from living thru the 30's. Now with age gaps, I find myself trying to figure out how to nudge my 20 something's to awakening and being safe at the same time. They are only temp in a semi sleep state, dealing with end traumas, but I am still here watching and throwing backpacks of supplies unique to them when I can. "Lest we judge others" I will keep along the underground rail road and stealthfully help out. I know the target. Cheers and bravo for being so clear!
Thank you so much for this. I consider myself conservative now, but I grew up among liberals and I know them well - most are soft-hearted, caring people, naively believing what they are told. Most truly care about the world, about other humans and human rights, about animals, etc - just like I still do. Unfortunately we have far too many people who are Followers in the world - as opposed to Sovereigns - I include both sides in this. It has been extremely disheartening to see the very patriots (who I feel a part of) turn around and start heaping damnation and insults upon those who do not agree with them - even sometimes getting extremely picky about exactly which ideology others must agree with. It's extremely negative, divisive, and counter-productive, betraying even a kind of insecurity. I know what I believe to be right, but what is this need to pound it into someone else's face in order to feel... what? Solidarity? Safety? Correct? For example I was extremely dismayed at the reactions among patriots when Roe v. Wade was overturned and sent back to the states. I agree with that decision - that law was designed to divide us all. However, seeing fellow patriots screaming at the liberal women who were protesting the Supreme Court, calling them demons and whores... when I saw that, I realized the problem was much, much bigger, and it includes every single one of us conservative patriots too. Our own readiness to damn others IS the problem. Liberals readiness to damn us IS the problem. Judgmentalism and contempt are poisonous. Toxic.
And the only difference between us is that we believed different lies than they did.
[They] want us to fight each other, else we would unite against them -- just as Erik says. So long as they can hide in the shadows and get us to vent our vitriol, if not actual blows, against each other, they are winning. Fighting an invisible enemy is hard.
You are so correct in your comments!!! If conservatives could learn to get along and work together (despite variations in different opinions)...we could do so much more to save our country and sovereignty. I believe God wants us all to unite and return to Him...if we can do that...I truly believe that He will take care of the rest. One thing about liberals/democrats/the Left...they do know how to work together and in sync...especially the most political ones.
Everyday or week we learn another republican is bought. Senator Kennedy another two faced politician. We have innocent people in jail and criminals walking the streets to kill us with approval by our politicians. Not 1 politician got the Jan 6 prisoners out. Took money from their fund like Sidney Powell. He fake kraken call. We have seen all the town cryers turn to Benedict Arnold. I know if the rich were affected by this plan it would be fast forward. 2016 they wanted to take Obama out. 9 years later he still is running the country. His office on Pennsylvania Ave for Muslim Brotherhood? Lives of working class the true government slaves have no value with AI... that’s why the depopulation is being done... Americans have no clue the deaths from vaccines. Man made diseases for deaths... we are til today being lied to. Our military men have lived thru these horrors of killing civilians for depopulation. I really think think just 911 will destroy thousands of more lives. Government paying families for their killing of their own citizens... 🤬👺👺👺👺👺👺👺👺👺
The Senators might have voted in support for a different purpose; normally it’s an exposure of some kind….dragging a dark act into the light.. Time will tell. The war isn’t straightforward.
Exactly correct. Many things are not as they appear in a 5GW. Senator Kennedy a perfect example -- he has too much common sense to do something like this, unless there is a hidden purpose. Exposing the 'poison pill' that Schumer and McConnell put into that bill, according to another comment I saw this morning -- Badlands News Brief IIRC.
One of the analysts said we wouldn’t have known about the impeachment trigger if Trump tried to stop Ukraine aid if the bill had failed…. I expect that’s the reason.
"Division in America recalls a Chinese finger trap—the harder the American Left and Right pull in opposite directions, the tighter the fingers are locked. This is what the Cabal wants and needs to maintain control over us." You nailed it, Erik. Great article.
I'm not so fatalistic. As monolithic as their criminal enterprise is, we see the cracks in the facade. I do believe that we live in a dangerous time, and the threat of their agenda is a clear and imminent danger, but they are not infallible.
I'd also posit, regardless of their failings, even if they weren't so evident, black-pilling only serves the opposition. Hopelessness is irrelevant as resistance to oppression is what defines our freedom and individual sovereignty.
I went back through all of BB’s stacks and didn’t see it…but I think it was American Hypnotist (contributor to Badlands) that you might be thinking of?
Exactly, we all need each other.
These five rules of propaganda have been known for a long time, and they are certainly not original with myself. They can be found on the internet through searches. Please send them around so that more people will be aware of them. Ideally get them posted in scool classrooms. Thank You.
The Five Rules of Propaganda
1. The rule of simplification - reducing all data to a simple confrontation between 'Good and Bad', 'Friend and Foe'.
2. The rule of disfiguration - discrediting the opposition by crude smears and parodies.
3. The rule of transfusion - manipulating the consensus values of the target audience for one's own ends.
4. The rule of unanimity - presenting one's viewpoint as if it were unanimous opinion of all right-thinking people: draining the doubting individual into agreement by the appeal of star-performers, by social pressure , and by 'psychological contagion'.
5. The rule of orchestration - endlessly repeating the same messages in different variations and combinations.
I saw those the other day and consequently did a post.
https://baldmichael.substack.com/p/the-five-rules-of-propaganda-and
Nice article, and nice to learn of the Davies book. I did an essay on the subject as well. Enjoy.
https://drp314.substack.com/p/propaganda-thoughts
Erik - I love your beautiful message here.
I wish I could get past my sadness over waking my cousin up to the lies about the shots, only to have him avoid me like the plague.
Maybe it’s because he has Trump Derangement Syndrome and knows that I support him. Although he knew that when we were once very close.
I tend to believe the saying that people will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right. It’s what I have witnessed firsthand.
My sister and I are estranged from our older brothers because they fell for the psyop. She and I sometimes dare to believe they are waking up, but if they indeed are, their silence is deafening. 😢
Great article, Erik, and I do understand the war/foxhole analogy. I think it is quite appropriate.
But remember that an army marches on its stomach. Logistics are key to winning sustainable victories. This, matter of fact, is the greatest strength of the US Mil -- the ability to project force anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. Despite all of the apparent weakness we now see, there is still no other power on Earth capable of doing this -- and it all comes down to logistics.
Why do I say this? Simply to point out that not everyone is suited to being on the front lines, in the foxholes, with bullets whizzing overhead. Yes, there are many heroes who can and will step up in this way; but do not forget the unsung heroes in the rear echelons who keep the warriors on the front lines supplied. (In military slang, these folks are often referred to as 'REMFs' -- rear echelon mother f***ers.)
I recall somewhere long ago reading that only about 20% of a military's service members are front line combat troops. The rest are back there on the supply lines, keeping the front line supplied; and so it can be -- indeed must be -- in this war as well. Not everyone is suited to carrying an M-16 on the front lines; but then, not everyone is needed to. All can contribute something -- even the disc jockey in 'Good Morning Vietnam.' (As an aside, a grad-school buddy of mine was a Vietnam vet, and his job was a disc jockey/announcer for Armed Forces Radio.)
Exactly. As they say in the restaurant business, "If you aren't serving the customer, you better be serving someone who is."
Exactly why I believe my role is to support and encourage our truthers Well stated!
Two rules they never tell you, but if you want to win stick to them.
1. Keep your medic safe, We kept ours in a hut surrounded by riflemen.
2. Go on the offense and never step back. Always forward a hint: it confounds them.-)
They say the best means of defense is offense. So we need to get off the fence!
Offense on steroids. but we need to organize.
Oh Wild Bill I do love your comments & learn so much from them
Thank you & God bless
Nice work! I recently dropped a little red pill and have been doing so since I woke up 4 years ago. Whether it be mask wearing, shots or that Pres. Trump is not an enemy of the people. Encouraging other who are awake and exhausted to never give up. To fight injustices , even if on a micro-scale. I try to help people where and when I can whether it be supporting people putting themselves out there or offering good resources.
WWG1WGA soooo important.
And yes, pettiness needs to be a thing of the past.
Excellent articicle Erik. I remember my dad telling me about Agenda 21 - 20 years ago! I have been slowly waking up to the fact that we truly do have an enemy within that is trying to destroy us. It took Covid to truly give me the mindset to start doing deep dives. I have tried to red pill many, so many have rejected me, but I probably used the wrong approach. Now adays I pray discernment over what I read and watch and also pray for more eyes to see and ears to hear the truth. God Bless. WWG1WGA
It is finding the non-contentious truth that can be a way in. I have a facial palsy which i can talk about and its real causes as a lead in to other issues. Gaining trust is the key, and playing for the longer game as it were.
Where do the RINOs fit in here. The people that we are supposed to trust but are throwing us under the bus. It’s high time to call them out! What we know we can fight.
They are intentionally destroying our country and are our enemies. They aren’t misled.
RINOs fit in who not to trust.
Definitely!
Trickery in voting proposition language,!! Wolves pretending to be sheep. we've seen rinos exposed over time. Christe, sanctimonious ,etc MSM did not report pence jet returned by military with him in it, under Mr T), truthers awesome, we all must research and decide for selves. Issa in Cali worth $410 mil now, up 10mil in 4 yrs. Voted against term limits 😰. Owned.
Glad you let us know! He’s been around, like many, too long not to get caught up in it.
Outstanding article! There are some of us who have the understanding and knowledge from not only the recent 8 years but from growing up since the 60's, with parents from living thru the 30's. Now with age gaps, I find myself trying to figure out how to nudge my 20 something's to awakening and being safe at the same time. They are only temp in a semi sleep state, dealing with end traumas, but I am still here watching and throwing backpacks of supplies unique to them when I can. "Lest we judge others" I will keep along the underground rail road and stealthfully help out. I know the target. Cheers and bravo for being so clear!
Thank you so much for this. I consider myself conservative now, but I grew up among liberals and I know them well - most are soft-hearted, caring people, naively believing what they are told. Most truly care about the world, about other humans and human rights, about animals, etc - just like I still do. Unfortunately we have far too many people who are Followers in the world - as opposed to Sovereigns - I include both sides in this. It has been extremely disheartening to see the very patriots (who I feel a part of) turn around and start heaping damnation and insults upon those who do not agree with them - even sometimes getting extremely picky about exactly which ideology others must agree with. It's extremely negative, divisive, and counter-productive, betraying even a kind of insecurity. I know what I believe to be right, but what is this need to pound it into someone else's face in order to feel... what? Solidarity? Safety? Correct? For example I was extremely dismayed at the reactions among patriots when Roe v. Wade was overturned and sent back to the states. I agree with that decision - that law was designed to divide us all. However, seeing fellow patriots screaming at the liberal women who were protesting the Supreme Court, calling them demons and whores... when I saw that, I realized the problem was much, much bigger, and it includes every single one of us conservative patriots too. Our own readiness to damn others IS the problem. Liberals readiness to damn us IS the problem. Judgmentalism and contempt are poisonous. Toxic.
And the only difference between us is that we believed different lies than they did.
[They] want us to fight each other, else we would unite against them -- just as Erik says. So long as they can hide in the shadows and get us to vent our vitriol, if not actual blows, against each other, they are winning. Fighting an invisible enemy is hard.
Yes exactly. And even as we fight [them] we must fight our own programming as well.
Great! You caught, their strategy Bill, thusly nullifying it. Now turn it around.
Exactly. 💖
You are so correct in your comments!!! If conservatives could learn to get along and work together (despite variations in different opinions)...we could do so much more to save our country and sovereignty. I believe God wants us all to unite and return to Him...if we can do that...I truly believe that He will take care of the rest. One thing about liberals/democrats/the Left...they do know how to work together and in sync...especially the most political ones.
A house divided will fall. The left is being divided.
Everyday or week we learn another republican is bought. Senator Kennedy another two faced politician. We have innocent people in jail and criminals walking the streets to kill us with approval by our politicians. Not 1 politician got the Jan 6 prisoners out. Took money from their fund like Sidney Powell. He fake kraken call. We have seen all the town cryers turn to Benedict Arnold. I know if the rich were affected by this plan it would be fast forward. 2016 they wanted to take Obama out. 9 years later he still is running the country. His office on Pennsylvania Ave for Muslim Brotherhood? Lives of working class the true government slaves have no value with AI... that’s why the depopulation is being done... Americans have no clue the deaths from vaccines. Man made diseases for deaths... we are til today being lied to. Our military men have lived thru these horrors of killing civilians for depopulation. I really think think just 911 will destroy thousands of more lives. Government paying families for their killing of their own citizens... 🤬👺👺👺👺👺👺👺👺👺
The Senators might have voted in support for a different purpose; normally it’s an exposure of some kind….dragging a dark act into the light.. Time will tell. The war isn’t straightforward.
Exactly correct. Many things are not as they appear in a 5GW. Senator Kennedy a perfect example -- he has too much common sense to do something like this, unless there is a hidden purpose. Exposing the 'poison pill' that Schumer and McConnell put into that bill, according to another comment I saw this morning -- Badlands News Brief IIRC.
I hope.this theory is right! I do have to remind myself this is irregular warfare.
Remember Paul's words.
"And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved." 1 Corinthians 11:19
Excellent verse to apply to this! Thank you!!
I hope so. I was shocked that my Senator Mullin voted for it! He's pretty conservative on most everything.
One of the analysts said we wouldn’t have known about the impeachment trigger if Trump tried to stop Ukraine aid if the bill had failed…. I expect that’s the reason.
Indeed, I have said before that what is happening is much a pretense to make evil and evil ones expose themselves thinking they are winning.
In reality the scum rises to the surface to be skimmed off into the fire.
I can so clearly picture skimming the scum!!🔥
This is a brilliant operation!!
Wow!! I would really love to screenshot your comment and share it on my fb page...but only with your permission
Obama takes his marching orders…
Great read . Thank you . I believe you are spot on .
"Division in America recalls a Chinese finger trap—the harder the American Left and Right pull in opposite directions, the tighter the fingers are locked. This is what the Cabal wants and needs to maintain control over us." You nailed it, Erik. Great article.
Brad cgz has used wwg1wga as a handle and also has done some good work on the subject of propaganda (just saying)
I appreciate all of the badlands crew for the content they provide.
I was responding to this
https://open.substack.com/pub/politicalmoonshine/p/spies-like-us-analysis-confirmed?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1lcdri
when this came in.
Here was my reply:
I'm not so fatalistic. As monolithic as their criminal enterprise is, we see the cracks in the facade. I do believe that we live in a dangerous time, and the threat of their agenda is a clear and imminent danger, but they are not infallible. I'd also posit, regardless of their failings, even if they weren't so evident, black-pilling only serves the opposition. Hopelessness is irrelevant as resistance to oppression is what defines our freedom and individual sovereignty.
Thank you, Erik, for writing this beautiful piece full of wisdom. I loved reading it!
We Must Climb the Mountain Together.
❤️🙏🕊
Wasn’t the bell on JFK’s boat/yacht where the original WWGIWGA came from?
We are all in it together ❤️
I remember Burning Bright (I think - could be another Badlands writer) had a great article about the White Squall film a year or 2 ago.
Another thanks for mentioning this because I just read American Hypnotist’s article and it was excellent !!
❤️🙏
Thank you, Margot.
I went back through all of BB’s stacks and didn’t see it…but I think it was American Hypnotist (contributor to Badlands) that you might be thinking of?
https://badlands.substack.com/p/the-significance-of-white-squall
❤️
Eloquent, very well written, I really could not add any better ways to put it.
Unity is going to HAVE to be a manifestation of everyone, who is truthful to themselves and to others; voluntarily cooperating.
Let's leave a World for our Descendants that our Ancestors would be truly proud of.