Exploring the Biden Coup: Mainstream Media and Propaganda Effects
Mainstream Media and the Biden Coup
The Biden Coup
According to an op-ed in the New York Times, there's a new narrative emerging in the mainstream media. The piece, penned by Maureen Dowd, suggests that President Biden was ousted from the presidential race in a genuine coup. This theory, although not widely accepted, is beginning to gain some traction in the media. The crux of the argument is that Biden was forced to step down by a group of influential Democrats, including Obama, Pelosi, Schumer, and Jeffries. This was seen as a coup because Biden was the democratically elected presidential candidate, while Kamala Harris was not.
The Choice of Harris
The selection of Harris as the Democratic candidate is intriguing. She had little grassroots support within the Democratic voter base, and her understanding of key societal issues and the state system appears limited. Furthermore, her rhetorical skills are lacking. This choice suggests that either the Democrats had a dearth of suitable candidates or they had blind faith in their propaganda machine.
The Role of Propaganda
Propaganda, the art of psychological manipulation, has played a significant role in this narrative. It directs attention to certain aspects of reality while ignoring others. Google, funded by the US State Department due to its potential as a propaganda tool, is a prime example. It often directs users to "desired" narratives, sometimes creating a significant imbalance. For instance, following the attack on Trump, searching for "assassination attempt" yielded results about various assassination attempts, but not the one on Trump.
The Effectiveness of Propaganda
Despite some speculation about the manipulation of search strategies, there's no doubt about the effectiveness of propaganda in the 2020 elections. The propaganda machine has been successful in promoting a candidate without grassroots support, rhetorical talent, or significant intellectual abilities.
The Democratic Party's Transformation
The Democratic Party is rapidly losing its democratic character and becoming more totalitarian. Under Biden's rule, it became common to prosecute and imprison political opponents and dissident journalists. Biden also incited violence against the MAGA movement and kept legal allegations against him and his family out of the media.
The Global Phenomenon
The rise of totalitarianism is not just an American issue; it's a global phenomenon. The social dynamics triggered by the riots in Great Britain are a clear example. There, totalitarian censorship has reached a new level, with people being imprisoned for expressing dissenting opinions on social media.
The Bureaucratic-Totalitarian System
In a bureaucratic-totalitarian system, the law is replaced with an inconsistent rule system, leading to chaos and psychological dislocation. No one is safe in such a system, as rules are constantly rewritten. The only anchor in this chaos is loyalty to ethical principles.
Bottom Line
While this narrative of a Biden coup and the rise of a bureaucratic-totalitarian system is not universally accepted, it does raise some thought-provoking questions. What does this mean for the future of democracy? How can we navigate through this chaos and maintain our ethical principles? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Don't forget to share this article with your friends and sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.