LOST CONTROL OF THE MESSAGE

it pays to lie, blatantly and repeatedly, when launching a campaign against a policy initiative. If proponents ignore your bogus claims, they go uncontested, making it easier to persuade uninformed voters. If proponents challenge your bogus claims, the media will say they've "lost control of the message." Full Story »

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Aug. 13, 2009

It's a simple point that has been well-worn by academics and media theorists. See link.

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