Propaganda

In all of our discussions, we have been pushed to consider "problem framing" because it shapes the solution set and to remember that "words matter." For example, consider Prof Coughlin's last post with the quote

I'm not an activist, an alarmist, a Democrat, environmentalist or anything like that.

Not an activist??! What is wrong with being an activist! Ms Gant is deliberately invoking contemporary propaganda in order to distance herself from popular caricatures that she fears some may use against her to discredit her claim. BoingBoing linked to this site: http://propagandacritic.com/, which provides a fascinating history and summary of propaganda, and, perhaps most importantly, tips to help citizens think critically about issues rather than fall victim to the propaganda.