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I think the OP made it clear that he accepts think tanks have an agenda, and are politically opinionated and motivated. The implication of "propoganda" is gene
by dalbasal 9y ago
I think the OP made it clear that he accepts think tanks have an agenda, and are politically opinionated and motivated.
The implication of "propoganda" is generally more than that.
Personally, I think "unbiased" and "independant" are silly goals, when it comes to politically contentious issues. In practice it leads to a transparent veneer of impartiality far too often. Who says publications can't be opinionted.
In days past, political parties had publications, pamphlets...
TLDR, I sometimes prefer partial or partisan, especially compared to impartial publications pretending otherwise.
- Kurtz79 9y ago"Propaganda" is a loaded word, as it immediately reminds us of authoritative regimes and totalitarianism, but its definition, according to Merriam-Webster is: - The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person - Ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect. Is what think-tanks do any different ? Mind, it's different from what normal press/media do, as their goal is usually financial and they just cater to their audience.
- dalbasal 9y agoWhatever the dictionary definition, we don't use propaganda unless we mean disingenuous means in any context. Propaganda is an accusation.