Tag: conspiracy theory
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Propaganda
WotD: Propaganda Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence people’s beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way, highlighting certain facts while ignoring others. Historically, propaganda has been linked to significant events, such as Soviet Russia and World War II, where governments used it to control public opinion. However,…
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Deep state
WotD: Deep state OK, now we are going to take a walk into the world of American polarized politics and conspiracy theories. You may have heard the term deep state in recent years, but unless you live in the US, you may not understand what it means and how it’s used in the context of…
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New world order
WotD: New world order The term new world order has been a subject of much debate and speculation in recent history. It refers to a new period of history that signals a significant change in the global balance of power. The concept of a new world order emerged following major international events, such as the…
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Useful idiot
WotD: Useful idiot As the term useful idiot has been thrown around quite a bit in the media lately, it’s important to understand what it means and how it can be used to describe certain individuals. A useful idiot is someone who is unwittingly manipulated by a more powerful political force to promote their agenda…
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Conspiracy theory
WotD: Conspiracy theory America is the land of the free, the home of the brave, and where conspiracy theories are rampant. Most of the world believes that Elvis Presley is dead. Canadians believe in conspiracy theories, too, though. Many people believe that Elvis is the Santa at Sears. Even if he were alive, why would he…