Spreading propaganda : PART: II.

Spreading propaganda is a common tactic used in the post: truth era of politics to manipulate public opinion and create a false narrative. Propaganda involves the dissemination of information, ideas, or opinions with the aim of influencing or manipulating public opinion, often through the use of emotionally charged language, selective information, and biased framing. It can also involve the use of images to create a strong emotional response in the audience. This can be seen in political ads or speeches that use language designed to appeal to people's emotions, rather than their reason. One example of a propaganda technique often used in politics is 'name: calling.' In this tactic, a politician or interest group uses negative language or labels to describe their opponents or opposing viewpoints in order to discredit them, creating a negative impression in the minds of voters. By using derogatory terms, the politician or group hopes to persuade people to reject the opposing viewpoint or candidate without engaging in a substantive debate on the issues. This tactic can be effective because it plays on people's emotions and biases rather than their rational thinking.

The post: truth phenomenon can be seen in many political contexts, including election campaigns, policy debates, and public discourse more broadly. It has been enabled by the rise of social media, which has made it easier for false or misleading information to spread rapidly and widely, and for individuals and groups to connect with like: minded individuals and form echo chambers in which their views are reinforced and amplified. The implications of the post: truth era for politics are significant, as it can erode public trust in institutions and democratic processes, undermine the ability of citizens to make informed decisions and contribute to the polarization of society.

In recent times, the Pakistani military and its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) have been subjected to the phenomenon of post: truth, where false propaganda is being spread by politicians to paint the military as corrupt, ineffective, or illegitimate. This includes the use of selective reporting of negative news stories, exaggeration or fabrication of military misconduct incidents, and the use of emotionally charged language to create a negative perception of the Pakistani military and the COAS among the general public. The motive behind such actions is mainly to gain political advantage by defaming the military and...