Political Propaganda Techniques

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noun a method of spreading a large amount of information or misinformation rapidly and repetitively in order to overwhelm and exhaust an audience

  • The firefighters used a high-pressure firehosing technique to extinguish the flames.
  • The firefighters were firehosing the burning building all night long.
  • I heard they were firehosing the area with water to put out the fire.
  • The politician was firehosing the audience with false promises during his speech.

noun A place where trolls (online provocateurs) are hired to spread misinformation or sow discord on social media platforms.

  • The government launched an investigation into the operations of a troll farm spreading misinformation online.
  • I heard that there's a troll farm on social media that's causing a lot of trouble.
  • Stay away from that troll farm, it's full of fake news and drama.
  • Her mind felt like a troll farm, constantly bombarded with negative thoughts and criticisms.