Monthly Archives: January 2014

Propaganda 101 Supplemental: Child’s Play

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Gene Howington

By GENE HOWINGTON One of the key concepts of advertising is “get ‘em while they’re young”. Building brand loyalty in a child can make for a lifelong customer. The same adage applies to propaganda. Young minds are impressionable. There was … Continue reading →

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Propaganda 101 Supplemental: Build It And They Will Come (Around)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Gene Howington

By GENE HOWINGTON In the beginning, there was the word. And when addressing propaganda, the word was either persuade or coerce. This is the essential nature of propaganda: to change (or re-enforce if you are already sympathetic) your mind on … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good Law, What Makes A Bad Law?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Gene Howington

By GENE HOWINGTON In 1780, John Adams succinctly defined the principle of the Rule of Law in the Massachusetts Constitution by seeking to establish “a government of laws and not of men”. This reflects the democratic principles enshrined in the … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Gene Howington

To both people familiar with my writings at Res Ipsa Loquitur (jonathanturley.org) and to those who have simply stumbled across this blog.  It is currently under construction.  It may change domains later, but for now, if you want to read … Continue reading →

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