I read your post as well, but was also unsure of what to say. For a conversation like this face-to-face, the most useful thing I can do is to listen.

I’m not sure why others would downvote. In moments like these it’s more important to be supportive and understanding than trying to repress or ignore these thoughts.

I’m sure many others listen and care, but don’t know how to lend support. I hope you’d forgive them for that. I hear you.

Blowback.

that’s ignoring the fact that the EU hasn’t even existed for centuries to do any of that colonialism or other stuff which you think merits its dismantling.

Jesus fucking Christ… you libs are not even content with ruthlessly exploiting, robbing, and pillaging us for everything we’re worth, you’re determined to drive us insane as well by turning around and saying “nuh-uh” when someone calls you out on it…

The masks are slipping REAL FUCKING FAST.

I guess I should’ve used the search function a bit more before making this post, lol.
But to be fair the Lemmy search function truly is the dark souls of content discovery.

Not sure how I missed CriticalResist’s blog, that’s getting added to the list. Also appreciate that you’re giving the OPML file, one less step on my side, thanks!

Thanks for sharing! I wasn’t aware of many of these.

Campfires, slowly crackling

Wow, thanks for all the insight! I think in general this is a very good mentality to have, and to pause and really reflect on it before even picking up the pencil as you say.

The focus on actionability is interesting though. Would you not say that some forms of propaganda aren’t necessarily meant to spur action per se, but rather serve as an opener or starter? Maybe I’m not wording this correctly, but it would follow the same concept as the Funnel model. Some forms of media would have large appeal and only serve to push people further down the funnel to be more receptive to other forms of media or propaganda. Or would you consider this a non-effective path that is akin to the sign-holding you mentioned? Or perhaps I am misanalysing this concept.

With the example you gave, the goal is very clear and it’s quite straightforward to break down. I wonder if you have any more examples that are perhaps a bit more modern as well.

What are the main do’s and don’ts of designing effective propaganda?

Putting Genocide Joe in scare quotes. Libs are going fully mask-off in this thread.

Perhaps on foreign policy, but other than that you have the hardline anti-immigration stance in addition to socially conservative policies and subtle yet no-so-subtle climate denialism.

I don’t know what to make of this election. I’m hoping more German members here expand on this.

Homelessness.

It is so difficult for people to grasp just how deeply entrenched carnism is as an ideology, to the point that “orphan crushing machine” stories such as this are seen as somehow positive by most.

To clarify, I am not referring to the OP or comments on this post, rather the reception of these types of stories in general, whereas in the case of humans it’s very easy to spot the contradictions.

Egypt’s national dish, Koshary. Uses lots of pots and pans so make sure you have a few (and probably someone to help you do the dishes).

Also, Egypt’s most popular/commonly consumed dish, Ful Medames (Fava beans).

And, of course, Egyptian-style Falafel.

I’ve re-read this comment three times and can’t get over “Morocco, Africa”. I’ve never seen a country referred to like this in my life.

I can only read this in Yugopnik’s voice.