Distraction by semantics
This involves using euphemistically pleasing terms to
obscure the truth. For example saying "reproductive rights",
"pro-choice", or "pro-life" instead of referring
to the medical term "abortion". The concept of "states'
rights" was invoked to
defend the continuation of slavery
in the United States on the eve
of the American
Civil War, and again to fight
against the civil
rights movement in the 1950s
and 1960s. The work of Frank
Luntz is a notable example when
focus
groups are convened and the
favorable or unfavorable characterizations are used in the selection
of special code wording. The more favorable characterization of
politicized concepts is thus chosen for future political campaign
repetition.
[Edit] Distraction by regression
This method uses the previous state of the opponent propaganda to
prevent the negotiation of actual issues.
[Edit] Distraction by misleading
This method injects false issues into the opponent's propaganda or
attempts to create connections with falsities. Repetition of
falsehoods from numerous outlets, nearly simultaneously, is one of
the most effective means to mislead by distraction.
[Edit] Distraction by horror
This method tries to create a connection between an opponent's
propaganda and horrific events. (For example when a minority is being
arrested by the police and one attempts to create a connection with
past unjust actions)
