administration signed the "Stop Government Propaganda Now" bill into law.]]> Propagandists use a variety of techniques to communicate messages and influence others.]]> effective: Most people remember pictures more clearly than words.]]> organization or person created the message, and what words and images are working to play on your sentiments and sympathies) can a person sincerely make an informed decision about whether the message is true or has a covert agenda.]]> utilized to divert attention when someone is trying to avoid answering a question or providing hard facts.]]> recruit and retain voters via a seemingly endless stream of television commercials.]]> necessary, make the opposing side look shabby in comparison.]]> propaganda, a term used commonly to describe deceptive persuasive techniques.]]> career, increasing his power and broadening his reputation.]]> military enlistment, such as the famous "I Want You!"]]> dissemination.]]> favorable light possible, and, when necessary, make the opposing side look shabby in comparison.]]> surrender to him.]]> statistics and other information that impacts public opinion positively.]]> Convince the audience to agree with the message presented and adopt it as their own belief, thus rejecting the viewpoints of the "other" side.]]>