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Cosmic Kitten

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6. Disruption and sacrifice were necessary to get media attention
Fri Jan 2, 2015, 03:53 PM
Jan 2015
Even their largest mobilizations attracted only modest press attention
and quickly faded from popular political memory.

That is how the MSM controls the narrative.

Talking points are repetition of the "approved" narrative.
Denying the opposition a "voice" or portraying the opposition
in a unflattering light are a tactic to suppress opposing views.

what will it take to get the attention of the public enough to gain support for a populist movement?

Populists need to define their values, create frames, and capture the narrative.
Social media is the pipeline, call in talk shows are potential forums.
Use the existing media infrastructure.

Slogans are not in and of themselves enough.
There must be a resonance that is "felt" by the listener.
Repetition of winning frames is essential.
Emotion trumps reason!

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