For decades, propagandists have been replacing rational thought with emotional appeal by the use of namecalling, arguments about irrelevant topics, and unsubstiated accusation. It is the proven method of turning representative governments into communist and facist strongholds by distracting the voters from the reality of their environment and the actual intents of the canditates.
Is this more prevalent now, than before? If so, why?
2006-07-30 17:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by One & only bob 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It doesn't undermine it so much as completely replace it.
It's like trying to tune a classical piano during the middle of a heavy metal concert. The two are just incompatible.
It only seems to be increasing, because it wasn't so bad for a couple of decades (80s and 90s). It was about as bad now in the 50s and 60s, but the main focus then was America vs. Communist, rather than the current internal Democrat vs. Republican divide. That's why this one is more damaging, because it's polarizing much of the country against itself, rather than polarizing this country against other countries.
We've started what's effectively a Cold Civil War.
2006-07-30 18:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are stupid. Technology hasn't changed a thing about that simple fact. Usual methods are always effective when most of your population cannot think for themselves.
Is such a thing more prevalent now? No, it just seems that way because most of society has better access to information and news.
2006-07-30 17:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's more prevalent, but it's just as prevalent...
people don't want to think or investigate... they just want a nice title like "flip-flopper"... the dems didn't have a catchy derogatory name for Bush, so that probably made the difference in the 5 percent of people that actually make their decision based on that...
why... because clearly it works... you ask 10 bush voters why they voted for him, 5 will say "because Kerry is a flip-flopper"... they don't know on what or why he may have "flip-flopped"... only that they were told that he did...
2006-07-30 17:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our government is a microcosm of us as Americans.
As we Americans find our selves being more intolerant of other people views and ideals, so does our government.
Making it impossible for the government to seriously face, and rectify issues concerning our nation. An elected official to the congress is supposed to be there to advance issues that are important to society. Instead they refuse to vote on anything not of their party's concern.
2006-07-30 17:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by hedddon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax, we all have our high and low moments in our words. The actions we take are what makes the difference. In this current political climate both sides are pretty entrenched. Letting off steam is what it is. This is Yahoo answers, not the senate floor. Inaction is what undermines, not people sitting in front of their computers amusing themselves. I am sure there are more legitimate places for constructive debate. I do respect your question though.
2006-07-30 17:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by crct2004 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
George W Bush is a fascist,, the fiscal conservatives are just rubber stamps, Cheney is the worst,, this government has undermined itself,, they will self destruct,,, they have no rationale,,,
2006-07-30 17:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a bunch of children with so much money they act like babies
2006-07-30 17:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by JCJC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋