Coffee and a Mike EM Burlingame and LTC Steve Murray #1043
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Jan 17, 2025 EM Burlingame, a Green Beret and author, is joined by LTC Steve Murray, a former Information Warfare Officer, to tackle pressing issues. They explore the influence of disinformation and fear in political narratives, drawing historical parallels with Nazi propaganda. The discussion delves into the balance of war powers and the threats of global terrorism, while questioning Congress's role in today’s governance. They also analyze the manipulation of language through media and the urgent need to rethink truth in an age of information overload.
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Propaganda Experts
- The U.S. government employed propagandists from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
- These individuals laid the groundwork for disinformation campaigns and predictive programming.
9/11 Messaging
- Post 9/11, the government employed a simple, effective message: "You're either with us or with the terrorists".
- This illustrates how simple messaging can promote compliance through fear.
Fear and Compliance
- Most people react to fear-inducing messages through cowardice and compliance.
- Burlingame observes that these messages justify inaction and cognitive dissonance.