President George W. Bush and Kim Jong-Il of North Korea: “Both men are first-born sons of powerful fathers who partied like adolescents well into their adult lives, after which they submitted to their dynastic fates as heads of state”. Bush uses very effective methods of Propaganda, “he discourages his dissenters”, who may create obstacle in his path. Bush also excels in “shutting down information flow and stiffing the press.
The administration challenges the legitimacy of the press, the press room topics are all controlled in the white house, only information that is wanted to bi given to reporters is presented to the public.” Absorbing and ignoring tough questions”. News reporters are laid off when they write article putting members of the administration in a bad light. This is the first step of creating propaganda, filtering information to the public.
Another method the administration uses is fear; they scare the people by promoting “No child left behind, or dangers of illicit drugs.” They directly fund these campaigns as well. The way the administration persuades the public is by portraying the administration as Americas’ protection from terrorists.
Bush strongly opposes filtration of news, according to him the media gives false information so he prefers to speak straight to the public. However he “exploits nation security as a tool to suppress and distort information.”He believes in "compassionate conservatism" and fancies himself part of the "army of compassion." He's the "reformer with results" who embraces the "culture of life."
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