Reply #34: "propaganda" isn't necessary wrong...

[maalak]

but it's also worth noting that "propaganda" by definition is just information with a goal of influencing opinion... that doesn't automatically mean it's wrong or inaccurate. it certainly can be, but one should be careful about just dismissing something as "propaganda", if you have a problem with what is said, point out where it's inaccurate.

unfortunately, the "truth" (if there even is such a thing anymore) is often stuck somewhere in the middle of what the empassioned masses on any side of a debate fling at each other.

and of course, what we see online or selectively presented via any media source tend to be the most dramatic examples. i wouldn't be surprised at all if one were to find that the vast majority of Israelis, Palestinians or even Americans are sick of hearing extreme rhetoric from any side.

as for the "foreign ministry's endorsement", do you really expect them to condemn people who support them?