Not just the last 50 years; probably since Gutenberg.
How did the mass print media influence the United States decision to declare war on Spain? [Spanish-American War, 1898]
"How did the mass print media influence the United States’ decision to declare war on Spain? The papers printed exaggerated stories and outright lies to whip up popular support for American intervention in the rebellion."
There’s a really hokey old newsreel of “Spanish American war” naval battle obviously filmed in a bathtub with model ships and cigar smoke. It probably was convincing to a significant percentage of Americans.
Myths are powerful. We internalize them and regard others questioning them as a personal affront. This is not the most useful human trait when confronted by professional grade crafters of narratives.
Discernment is critical.
I know about Julian but I have never really followed stories on him. Now that I am "awake", I just might delve deeper into his story. This sounded like the truth to me, made sense.
Not just the last 50 years; probably since Gutenberg.
"How did the mass print media influence the United States’ decision to declare war on Spain? The papers printed exaggerated stories and outright lies to whip up popular support for American intervention in the rebellion."
https://colors-newyork.com/what-role-did-hearst-and-pulitzer-play-in-the-spanish-american-war/
"You furnish the pictures. I'll furnish the war."
There’s a really hokey old newsreel of “Spanish American war” naval battle obviously filmed in a bathtub with model ships and cigar smoke. It probably was convincing to a significant percentage of Americans.
Myths are powerful. We internalize them and regard others questioning them as a personal affront. This is not the most useful human trait when confronted by professional grade crafters of narratives. Discernment is critical.
You, Fren should be classified as a national treasure 🤗🙏🏻
Thanks for the kind words, and back atcha.
"Yellow journalism"
Yes! Haven't heard that descriptor in a long time but it still makes the point.
WWI: "Hold my beer..."
Came here to say exactly this ^^^
WWII: hold my Weinershnitzle
I know about Julian but I have never really followed stories on him. Now that I am "awake", I just might delve deeper into his story. This sounded like the truth to me, made sense.
Just wait until you get to the interview with a morph cut.
Dhofar?
Media works for cabal