While listening to AM 790 today the Getty and Armstrong show (I know. Getty..) They’re usually on point but today when the Ukraine Nazi thing broke (on MsM) they’re running cover for the DS again.
How?
1.. Ridicule. By making fun of the Ukrainian Nazis calling them “nazi vampires” bc they have yet to be seen. It was very interesting to listen to propaganda live.
- Enact emotional response for listeners to emulate. First the emotions were very strong from one of the hosts….very angry. Perhaps to evoke anger for the audience and also to create anger as the appropriate response when one hears about Russians or Americans talking about Nazis in Ukraine
Shaking my head….nazi vampires. Just such outlandish and childish analogies to distort and distract.
That is key. If the problem is framed in terms of genocide, then Russia's intervention can be explained. Something many politicians try to avoid, because they may be labelled as Russophiles. However, correct framing judges actions and effects, rather than outward allegiances.
Yes, there are Nazi groups in Ukraine, but it is what they were doing that is offensive. Parading in uniforms and displaying flags are not in themselves inherently offensive.