Propaganda: Katherine

Katherine Opines on the Politics of "Nopine"

That title is pure gold.
 

Repetition:

Some Reasons Why YOU Should VOTE FIR FIRS!

"Now, wouldn't YOU like to VOTE FIR FIRS??
Fir loves all of his supporters and even his opponents.
SO VOTE FIR FIRS!!
Whereas Pine (you can't even call him a proper candidate) slaughters his opponents and hypnotizes/abuses his brainwashed cult followers/supporters.
SO VOTE FIR FIRS, BECAUSE FIR LOVES YOU MOAR THAN LIFE ITSELF!!
Basically, you should vote fir Firs.

Candidate Douglas Fir approves this message."

      Repetition uses the power of persuasion in a way to ingrain an image or idea in the audience's mind. This brief political message has a title that oozes repetition with its use of the word "fir" twice. With the attention of the audience drawn by a bold, all-caps slogan, the powerful onslaught of the firs unleashes. Repetition makes a distinct impact on the persuasive effect of this blog entry--it only takes a few lines of repetitious text to instill "VOTE FIR FIRS" in the malleable minds of its readers.

Transfer:

"Candidate Fir approves this message... so you should, too."
"This message has been approved by Candidate Douglas Fir."
"This video message has been approved by Candidate Douglas Fir."
"This campaign sign has been approved by Candidate Douglas Fir."
"Candidate Douglas Fir has officially approved this t-shirt design."

     Messages of approval such as these are the clinchers ending each post on the blog. Transfer is shown when the audience's respect for Douglas Fir is sponged and diverted to the political or material message that he approves. This tactic obliges the audience to associate whatever Douglas Fir is endorsing with the positive reputation he holds in their minds. By finishing off with a reminder of approval, Fir supporters are left with a positive impression of Douglas Fir and his message.

~ Katherine Neely, 8th grade LA Janik