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They're Really Going To Try To Lay All The Blame For Gaza On Netanyahu

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1816 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Media Manipulation Foreign Relations Genocide Human Rights
  1. Blaming all of Gaza's issues on Netanyahu might be a way to avoid necessary changes.
  2. Critics argue that blaming Netanyahu alone overlooks the larger network of powerful entities involved in the Gaza situation.
  3. Increased online education is helping people see through biased narratives and support causes like Palestine.

Nobody Who Gets Gaza Wrong Is Worth Listening To

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2048 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine Media Manipulation Imperialism Foreign Policy
  1. Understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is fundamental, and ignoring the clear atrocities in Gaza is unacceptable.
  2. Gaza serves as a pivotal point for awakening anti-imperialist sentiments, leading to greater questioning of Western foreign policies and propaganda.
  3. Challenging mainstream narratives and seeking diverse information sources are crucial to avoid falling into manipulated consent for unethical actions by those in power.

"In The War Of Propaganda, It Is Very Difficult To Defeat The United States"

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2347 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Media Manipulation
  1. Challenging the United States on the front of propaganda is extremely difficult due to its powerful and complex propaganda machine.
  2. The US empire's propaganda works subtly, often going unnoticed, such as in the biased language used in media coverage of conflicts like in Gaza.
  3. US propaganda influencing headlines and news content can shape public perception and acceptance of certain narratives and actions, contributing to a distorted perspective of world events.

Investigating the Investigators: A Chemical Imbalance

ᴋʟᴀᵾs • 569 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
📰 News Investigative Journalism Media Manipulation Whistleblowers Conspiracy Theories Government programs
  1. Real skeptics should establish credibility and motives in debates for educated decisions.
  2. Watch out for biased information and covert manipulation in online platforms and communities.
  3. Question the motivations and connections of individuals involved in discrediting movements like UFO disclosure.
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How German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting for the purpose of smearing Alternative für Deutschland and justifying calls to ban the party

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 88 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Media Manipulation Investigative Journalism
  1. German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting to smear Alternative für Deutschland
  2. Alternative für Deutschland is polling high in Germany, causing concern for other political parties
  3. There are suspicions of an orchestrated attack on Germany's second most popular party, the AfD

Disinformation Handbook: A Concise Guide to Countering Disinformation (3)

Natto Thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Disinformation Media Manipulation Journalism Data journalism Online Security
  1. Understanding concepts and tactics associated with disinformation is crucial in countering its harmful effects.
  2. Detecting disinformation and avoiding manipulation involves learning from organizations and individuals who are actively working against it.
  3. Accessing resources such as handbooks, guides, and reports can provide valuable insights and strategies for countering and combating disinformation.

The Unforgivable Ivermectin Swindle

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 87 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🏥 Health Politics Health Misinformation Media Manipulation
  1. Ivermectin was unfairly portrayed during the pandemic, despite evidence of its efficacy in treating COVID-19.
  2. Media and government agencies spread misinformation about Ivermectin, labeling it as horse medicine to deter its use.
  3. The dishonesty around Ivermectin usage reveals potential conflicts of interest and undermines trust in media and pharmaceutical companies.

The Crazy Playbook

Perspective Agents • 15 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Manipulation Influencer Culture Political Influence Celebrity Culture
  1. Historical events have shown how media manipulation can cause panic and fear in the public.
  2. Cultural divides are being exploited through manufactured narratives and pseudo-events in media.
  3. Understanding the manipulation tactics in media and how information conflicts are amplified is crucial to avoid falling into misinformation traps.