cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1520894
Consumer Choice Center, a libertarian outfit, has advocated against green regulations in the EU without being registered as a lobbying group, DeSmog can reveal.
The US-based organisation – which has links to a network of fossil fuel funded think tanks and advocacy groups – has opposed climate-friendly measures in Europe, such as the phase-out of petrol cars and green farming reforms, despite being removed from the lobby register over a year ago. …
It’s not fake but also not relevant. Good news provides context in addition to simple event facts. The best propaganda is based in truth. The intent here is to promote the idea that the West is rotten and corrupt through and through.
They only get these facts because of a transparent society so antiwestern propagandists have always had an easier time supporting that narrative.
Our takeaway should be that they system is working and ensuring that political interest groups are kept in check and transparent within society. Less liberal societies would simply jail them and hide the evidence.
Deleted my reply because you said it perfectly.
Propaganda and strategic narratives is literally my profession. Take everything I say with a grain of salt. Just because I believe it does not mean I’m not being strategic. Educate yourselves. Learn how journalism works. Learn its limitations. Experience the world and try not to take it too seriously.