Originally posted by RedmikeSilly propaganda by the BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6682827.stm
Is this a feature of office life in the US? Or just IBM?
Two points: the guys supposed "illness" was self-diagnosed. Did you notice that he has no medical doctors listed?
Secondly, he signed a contract stating that he would abide by "company rules" in regards to usage of the computer network while at work. He defaulted on that contract.
And just because it needs to be said... In a free society, you are free to be an idiot, but others are not obligated to join you in your madness.
Originally posted by RedmikeJesus H. Christ on a cracker. Another "addiction" that employers are supposed to coddle their employees for.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6682827.stm
Is this a feature of office life in the US? Or just IBM?
What next? Self medicating with internet chess sites?
Maybe he should have medicated at home instead of at work.
Here is something to spice up this meaningless thread.
Why does the BBC come up with hundreds of these little posers each month trying to make the US seem..... what?
What is their purpose and how do they portray the US and why?
As a clue.... Where and Why do all commies "pick-up on" these little anti-US gems? You don't suppose it has to do with daily talking points arranged at party headquarters.... do you?
Originally posted by StarValleyWyPropaganda? In what way?
Silly propaganda by the BBC.
Two points: the guys supposed "illness" was self-diagnosed. Did you notice that he has no medical doctors listed?
Secondly, he signed a contract stating that he would abide by "company rules" in regards to usage of the computer network while at work. He defaulted on that contract.
And just because it needs to be sa ...[text shortened]... iety, you are free to be an idiot, but others are not obligated to join you in your madness.
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Originally posted by StarValleyWyLOL.
Here is something to spice up this meaningless thread.
Why does the BBC come up with hundreds of these little posers each month trying to make the US seem..... what?
What is their purpose and how do they portray the US and why?
As a clue.... Where and Why do all commies "pick-up on" these little anti-US gems? You don't suppose it has to do with daily talking points arranged at party headquarters.... do you?
Take off your tin-foil hat.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,252588,00.html
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Originally posted by StarValleyWyI really don't think this story is having a go at the US, and I didn't post it with that intent.
Here is something to spice up this meaningless thread.
Why does the BBC come up with hundreds of these little posers each month trying to make the US seem..... what?
What is their purpose and how do they portray the US and why?
As a clue.... Where and Why do all commies "pick-up on" these little anti-US gems? You don't suppose it has to do with daily talking points arranged at party headquarters.... do you?
I thought it was an interesting story about how daft these things can get, as it is something I find interesting.
But hey, SVW sees commie plots everywhere.
Originally posted by RagnorakIt is a cultural interdiction attempt.
Propaganda? In what way?
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There are several good studies. If you want, I can look them up for you.
In a cultural interdiction, you find little "off-beat" stories and then garner a general feeling of unease within a certain group. It is important to gather the demographics and a contact address when using this sort of engineering. You later contact that person with "We thought you might find this of interest" with a link to some site tasked with "culteral alteration". This is euphemistically referred to as "education", and it is ... in the Mao'n sense of the word.
I read a good book years ago by a guy named Leonard William Doob that lays out the various techniques.
Noam Chomsky has written extensively on the art of manipulating the media. I read one book by him on that subject, but I can't recall the title right now.
Originally posted by RedmikeNo. I'll take your word for it. Where did you hear about it then?
I really don't think this story is having a go at the US, and I didn't post it with that intent.
I thought it was an interesting story about how daft these things can get, as it is something I find interesting.
But hey, SVW sees commie plots everywhere.
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Originally posted by RagnorakLOL
LOL.
Take off your tin-foil hat.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,252588,00.html
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Yea. Did you notice that there is no personal survey that you can fill out at Fox?
And how much more complete and objective their article was written?
Why do you suppose that the BBC wants your demographics and a contact point and Fox just reports the news?