1/2 The function of the propagandist is much broader in scope that that of a mere dispenser of information to the press. The United States Government should create a Secretary of Public Relations as member of the President%27s Cabinet. The function of this official should be correctly to interpret America%27s aims and ideals throughout the world, and to keep the citizens of this country in touch with governmental activities and the reasons which prompt them. He would, in
@ebbot 2/2 short, interpret the people to the government and the government to the people. --Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928) #propaganda #disinformation #misinformation #fakenews #uniparty #EconomicHappinessMachine