If propaganda is just the the propagation of ideas whether factual or not, should we cease to use it as a derogatory term for misinformation/disinformation and instead just call it such?
If propaganda is just the the propagation of ideas whether factual or not, should we cease to use it as a derogatory term for misinformation/disinformation and instead just call it such?
I understand that, but say there’s a headline or article that is clearly meant to oppose the enemies of the imperialists subtly and partially untruthfully, while claiming objectivity. Would it be wrong to dismiss it by saying “it’s just propaganda?”
Yes. It would be better to say its particularly Capitalist/Imperialist propaganda. There must be a distinction between progressive, revolutionary propaganda (“agitprop”) and reactionary propaganda.