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==Occurances in democracies== | ==Occurances in democracies== | ||
Rule of thumb: The more autocratic a system is the more propaganda, censorship and Gleichschaltung exist. The severity is fluid. See '''[[wp:The_Economist_Democracy_Index|incomplete democracies]], [[wp:Defective_democracy|defective democracies]]''' and also [[wp:Narco-state|Narco-states]]. | |||
Propaganda, Gleichschaltung and censorship usually happen at the same time. | Propaganda, Gleichschaltung and censorship usually happen at the same time. Propaganda in dictatorships is almost self-explanatory and almost guaranteed at wartime. | ||
The shades of gray in democracies and their reasons are much more interesting. Propaganda and '''censorship usually only appear subliminally''' in democracies. And they don't have Gleichschaltung. | |||
Similar to harsh propaganda and censorship, real conspiracies, large-scale cover-ups and the like (see Watergate) are also possible in real democracies but '''fortunately rare'''. | |||
Representatives of the quality media are seen as "[https://www.bpb.de/kurz-knapp/lexika/das-junge-politik-lexikon/321342/vierte-gewalt/ Fourth] [[wp:Fourth_Estate|Estate]]", which purpose is to help a government to correct itself. | |||
Some governments, in turn, try to keep reporters on a short leash. See | Some governments, in turn, try to keep reporters on a short leash. See: [[wp:de:Embedded_Journalism|Embedded journalism]]. [https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780199891580.001.0001/acref-9780199891580-e-6200 pool reporting], critically discussed in the documentation "[[wp:de:Why_We_Fight_(2005)|Why We Fight]]" (2005) | ||
===Agenda-Setting=== | ===Agenda-Setting=== | ||
Levels sorted by relevance: | Levels sorted by relevance: | ||
* '''State propaganda''' by (state) media, | * Possible means: '''State propaganda''' by (state) media, influenced jurisprudence and education, obstructed/disparaged opposition | ||
** Türkiye, Erdogan | ** Türkiye, Erdogan | ||
*** In addition, [https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article173440415/Repressive-Politik-Erdogans-kalter-Sieg-ueber-die-Kurden.html Domestic] and [https://www.fr.de/politik/tuerkei-erdogan-kurden-der-krieg-im-abseits-92674047.html foreign Kurds] are repeatedly abused as a distraction and scapegoats. | *** In addition, [https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article173440415/Repressive-Politik-Erdogans-kalter-Sieg-ueber-die-Kurden.html Domestic] and [https://www.fr.de/politik/tuerkei-erdogan-kurden-der-krieg-im-abseits-92674047.html foreign Kurds] are repeatedly abused as a distraction and scapegoats. | ||
*** Action against judges and [https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/can-atalay-erdo-an-greift-verfassungsgericht-an-19306038.html constitutional judges] | *** Action against judges and [https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/can-atalay-erdo-an-greift-verfassungsgericht-an-19306038.html constitutional judges] | ||
*** After a [[wp: | *** After a [[wp:2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt|Putsch attempted 2016]] there was a shady [https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/nach-dem-putschversuch-in-der-tuerkei-mehr-als-100-000-menschen-von-erdogans-saeuberungswelle-betroffen-1.3126220 political cleansing] which affected more than 100,000 people. | ||
** USA, Trump | ** USA, Trump<!--Beyond ''political advertisement''. Pretty much of the stuff aims for a permanent right shift.--> | ||
*** Inciting populism, spread of fake news and conspiracy theories | *** Inciting populism, spread of fake news and conspiracy theories. | ||
*** | **** Example: He whistled back to the angry [[wp:January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack|Mob at the Capitol]] too late. Since then, he has been using the lie about the stolen election.<!--Basically, Trump wanted to create pressure on the election. But the mass went out of control. Presumable, he thought: ''Let's see where this ends.'' That didn't work out in his favor. Without the will to take self-damage, he then tried roll with it. The people got (more or less) a "full pardon". Trump rarely takes a step back. He is always trying to avoid the impression of weakness and wouldn't let down loyalists without very strong reasons. (Unless the calculation of power would be totally off.)--> | ||
*** Trump | *** Trump's right-wing allies envisioned a political purge through initiatives such as Project 2025 and Schedule F. To justify this, the narrative of the "Deep State" and the call for its destruction as a supposed anti-corruption measure were used again. (''Draining the swamp in Washington.'') | ||
*** Putting pressure on traditional media and universities. | |||
*** Imposed conservative constitutional judges Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. | *** Imposed conservative constitutional judges Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. | ||
** Poland, Kaczyński | ** Poland, Kaczyński | ||
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*** Development of a certain ''team spirit'' (esprit de corps) as a subspectrum within the larger [[wp:Political_spectrum|Left-Right-Spectrum]]. | *** Development of a certain ''team spirit'' (esprit de corps) as a subspectrum within the larger [[wp:Political_spectrum|Left-Right-Spectrum]]. | ||
*** Setting priorities through niche service. -- In general, the diverse political orientation and focus (the actual reasons for this put aside) is seen as an enrichment. | *** Setting priorities through niche service. -- In general, the diverse political orientation and focus (the actual reasons for this put aside) is seen as an enrichment. | ||
* [[wp:de:Haltungsjournalismus|Attitude journalism]] | * [[wp:de:Haltungsjournalismus|Attitude journalism]] | ||
** Some of the criticism of attitude journalism stems from a narrative on the right-wing spectrum. The setting of topics by progressive representatives is perceived as an attempt at paternalism or is defamed as such. This corresponds to AfD thought patterns. | |||
** At the same time, some topics are not examined critically enough, so that preconceived opinions can shorten research. Claus Kleber also drew a [https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article235929216/Claus-Kleber-Ideologie-vergiftet-den-Journalismus.html mixed conclusion]. | |||
===Self-running dynamics=== | ===Self-running dynamics=== | ||
* Hiding facts because of your own bias or bubble or "ideology". | * Hiding facts because of your own bias or bubble or "ideology". | ||
* Discrepancy: Public opinion differs somewhat from "published opinion". (Precht and Welzer) | * Discrepancy: Public opinion differs somewhat from "published opinion". (Precht and Welzer) | ||
* Germany's | * Germany's equation of the political word right with extreme right which cause was the post-war antifascist left drift. -- On the other hand, the AfD narrative about a "left-green filthy" ("linksgrünversiffte") "lying press" ("Lügenpresse") and an "opinion dictatorship" ("Meinungsdiktatur") is a massive exaggeration for the purpose of a populistic agitation. | ||
===Cancel Culture=== | ===Cancel Culture=== | ||
In the Internet age, many state and public | In the Internet age, many people associated with the state and public figures are afraid of digital shitstorms and waves of public outrage. Normal persons usually act upon their political beliefs. Some lobbyists might have purely economic motives. | ||
* https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/jan-boehmermann-hat-nichts-falsch-gemacht-kritik-an-loeschung-von-zdf-magazin-royale-folge-a-f6b67453-3f8b-49f1-beff-a00835b3a451 | * https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/jan-boehmermann-hat-nichts-falsch-gemacht-kritik-an-loeschung-von-zdf-magazin-royale-folge-a-f6b67453-3f8b-49f1-beff-a00835b3a451 | ||
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===Security dilemmas=== | ===Security dilemmas=== | ||
* Dealing with [[wp:de:Whistleblower|Whistleblowers]]. See: Snowden and Assange. | * Dealing with [[wp:de:Whistleblower|Whistleblowers]]. See: Snowden and Assange. | ||
** Despite all the mistakes | ** Despite all the mistakes by then mentally broken Assange has made in protecting sources, it would be a good thing for the democratic USA to '''show autocrat Putin the diplomatic middle finger''' and, in an act of humanity, stop the prosecution of Assange on the next anniversary of Navalny's death. -- Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence, [[wp:Polymath|Polymath]]: "Critics are our friends. They show us our faults." -- In July 2024, the US government and [[wp:Julian_Assange|Assange]] agreed on a deal. However, a short time later, Biden's quasi pre-election campaign was overshadowed by debates about his age. | ||
Tolerance paradox: | Tolerance paradox: | ||
* Censorship against increasing fake news from domestic and foreign actors. | * Censorship against increasing fake news from domestic and foreign actors. | ||
** Systematic exploitation of freedom of expression. | ** Systematic exploitation of freedom of expression. | ||
*** Individual statements can be based on the | *** Individual statements can be based on the constitution. '''However, the situation changes when those statements are part of inflammatory propaganda or discriminatory ideology that despises people or the state.''' -- Or even contain hidden calls for violence. -- [https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/thomas-haldenwang-meinungsfreiheit-ist-kein-freibrief-fuer-verfassungsfeinde-19623960.html Haldenwang] [https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/meinungsfreiheit-ist-kein-freibrief-haldenwang-wehrt-sich-gegen-kritik-am-verfassungsschutz-11449871.html made] a similar statement in the Maaßen case. In addition, the end of 2023 / beginning of 2024 was preceded by other events: parts of the German farmers' protests were infiltrated by lateral thinkers. (Some of these were in turn incited by right-wing extremists and Russian propaganda.) The ambush and intimidation of politicians was organized in chat groups. [https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/attacke-auf-robert-habeck-in-schluettsiel-wer-hat-die-bauern-aufgestachelt-a-aac02c64-96b4-4184-b4c3-dcac3896adce Requests peppered with seemingly harmless irony were enough]: "ACHTUNG !! Robert Harbeck (sic!) lädt heute zum Bürgerdialog um 16:45 Uhr im Fährhafen Schlüttsiel ein ! Er wünscht sich unendlich viel Interesse. Tun wir ihm den Gefallen und kommen mit allem was Räder hat ! Heute 16:45 Uhr Schlüttsiel !!!!!!" | ||
** Democracies' own claim to be open makes them vulnerable: physically, economically, informationally. Open information and discussions can play into the hands of opponents of the system (autocracies). -- Freedom versus security is a recurring theme. Especially in the area of cryptography. Please refer: [[wp:Crypto_Wars|Crypto Wars]], [[wp:TrueCrypt|TrueCrypt]], active infiltration: breaking TPM, SSL, state withholding of security-relevant bugs for hacking, [[wp:Pegasus_(spyware)|Pegasus]], [[wp:de:Staatstrojaner|Staatstrojaner]]. -- Secret services usually only disclose bugs to the public when major damage to governments and economies is foreseeable. | ** Democracies' own claim to be open makes them vulnerable: physically, economically, informationally. Open information and discussions can play into the hands of opponents of the system (autocracies). -- Freedom versus security is a recurring theme. Especially in the area of cryptography. Please refer: [[wp:Crypto_Wars|Crypto Wars]], [[wp:TrueCrypt|TrueCrypt]], active infiltration: breaking TPM, SSL, state withholding of security-relevant bugs for hacking, [[wp:Pegasus_(spyware)|Pegasus]], [[wp:de:Staatstrojaner|Staatstrojaner]]. -- Secret services usually only disclose bugs to the public when major damage to governments and economies is foreseeable. | ||
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==Brain Dump== | ==Brain Dump== | ||
===Sayings=== | |||
: "You can fool all people for some time. | : "You can fool all people for some time. | ||
: You can fool a few people for all time. | : You can fool a few people for all time. | ||
: But you cannot fool all people all the time." - Ein | : But you cannot fool all people all the time." - a community member | ||
===Selbstzensur / Framing / Antipropaganda (im Kontext der US-amerikanischen Einflussversuche auf Europa)?=== | |||
[[wp:Killing_of_Renée_Good|Die Tötung von Renée Good]] | |||
Ein seltsamer Nachgeschmack bleibt zurück: Die meisten Videos in den Nachrichten zeigten den Schützen, als er von einem anderen ICE-Agenten verdeckt war. IIRC, nur an einem einzigen Tag wurde auch ein Video aus eine fast gegenüberliegenden Perspektive gezeigt. Mag sogar n-tv oder ZDF gewesen sein. Wie auch immer. Auf dem Video war gut zu erkennen, wie der Mann sich auf der Motorhaube abstützen musste und auf Grund dessen mit den Füßen etwa drei Zentimeter in die Luft gehoben wurde. Vielleicht hat man sich gedacht, dass diese Perspektive vom trotzdem richtigen Argument ablenkt. Der Mann stand im Wendekreis und wurde nicht absichtlich von der in Panik geratenen Frau touchiert. Die Tötung der Frau durch den ICE-Agenten bleibt ungerechtfertigt. | |||
Das ZDF stand etwas später in der Kritik AI-generierte bzw. Bilder aus einem anderen Kontext für einen Betrag über ICE verwendet zu haben. Der Sender reagierte mit einer Abberufung und Pflichtschulung der [https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article699f40fa1c20ab5d852174be/zdf-kritik-am-eigenen-sender-mitarbeiter-sprechen-intern-von-relotius-moment.html Mitarbeiterin, die absichtlich das AI-Video eingebaut hatte], quasi als ''bewegtes Symbolbild''. Für einige Beobachter war es die vermeintliche Bestätigung tendenziös linker Berichterstattung. Im wirtschaftsliberalen, libertären und rechten Spektrum spricht auch mal gern von Ideologie. Tatsächlich entpuppte sich die Videoauswahl, als das Werk eines ideologischen Querschlägers. Wie auch immer. Ob einzelne Personen oder strukturelles Versagen von Institutionen. [https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/plus69942c1204a4c3f3f94582a8/erst-das-ende-des-moralischen-absolutismus-bringt-deutschlands-staerke-zurueck.html Niemand ist vor Übereifer oder mal gar eigener Voreingenommenheit gefeit.] Es ist mittlerweile eine Binsenweisheit, dass insbesondere Deutschland jahrelang zu wenig in seine Armee investiert hat, nicht weil es wirtschaftlich zu schwach war, sondern weil es nach dem kalten Krieg im Herzen von Europa keine Feinde fürchtete und so einen geopolitischen naiven Dämmerschlaf hinlegte. | |||
Niemand mag betreutes Denken. | |||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
* Due to its | * Due to its self-running dynamics and security dilemmas (in the context of Separatists and Syndicate (SOC)), the prevailing opinion within the WCG is to rely on a minimum of propaganda and censorship from the TCTF (see also "Scimon" Bertram). Despite its power, the WCG has too many enemies. | ||
* Hasegawa and his wife may have been partly victims of a certain complexity and delegitimizing propaganda? | * Hasegawa and his wife may have been partly victims of a certain complexity and delegitimizing propaganda? | ||
[[Category:Oni 2]] | [[Category:Oni 2]] | ||