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In reply to the discussion: 14 Propaganda Techniques Fox “News” Uses to Brainwash Americans [View all]Zambero
(8,964 posts)28. Not to forget the infamous "Question Banner"
Located at the bottom of the screen, pertaining to the topic being discussed. Fox News uses this technique diligently and often as a means to to sway viewer's perceptions on a wide range of issues.
For example, if the banner reads "Will Obmacare Raise Your Taxes?". The intended kneejeck reaction to the question will be: "Well, it's sure looking that way. Why would the question be raised otherwise? That does it. I HATE Obamacare!".
This approach also gives the network plausible deniability, since they are not declaring the banner question as factual, but merely "raising the question". Fair & balanced as always! However, the intent to sway the viewer toward a given conclusion is never in doubt.
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14 Propaganda Techniques Fox “News” Uses to Brainwash Americans [View all]
ProfessionalLeftist
Feb 2013
OP
Yep!!! Fox is way overboard on their anxiety provoking "use of red flashing 'Fox news ALERT.'" n/t
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#26
Because starting a sentence with it allows the user to dive into a mountain of non-factual bullshit
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#12
"Me and my buddy Zeke were getting hammered at the Squat Chuck, and Zeke turned to me and said..."
derby378
Feb 2013
#58
Unfortunate that they "use" people who lack education and reasoning skills. Very.
glinda
Feb 2013
#53
I think some of us are wired differently. Those four points have always turned me off.
Cleita
Feb 2013
#59
15. Sex - they got rid of the desk so you could see the blonde's legs ..in heels
underpants
Feb 2013
#62