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This video shows two main examples of propaganda: assertion and bandwagon. Throughout this video competition is hammered into the ground and compared to the suffering that Communist countries experience because they run countries without competition. This video implies that competition is the only factor that will succeed in a society, and it doesn't really give many reasons why aside from prosperity. This video also gives a bandwagon approach. It shows citizens that societies that function under Democracy prosper, and it enforces, in a childish approach, that others should join democracy.



This Soviet propaganda picture shows examples of pinpointing the enemy and lesser of the two evils. This picture depicts a devilish looking Uncle Sam ready to attack more and more. It shows him almost shabby looking, like the only thing he can think about is how to destroy the Soviet Union. It clearly states that the U.S. is the enemy even though the situation at hand is far more complex than it seems. This picture also shows the Soviet Union as the "good guy" in the Cold War by announcing that they want peace while the U.S. is ready to drop another bomb and kill more people.



This example of modern day propaganda conveys the testimonial propaganda technique. Throughout its career, Hanes has used many celebrities like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew Perry, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Damon Wayans, Charlie Sheen, and in this piece of advertising, Michael Jordan. By using one of the most recognized athletes ever, Hanes coveys the message to the consumer that this product is good enough for the celebrities so it should be good enough for the common person in society. This technique works because we want to be that famous person who makes a lot of money, has multiple houses, and lives the glamorous life. We satisfy ourselves when we have the clothes they wear, the food they eat, and the material goods they have. By using a respectable, clean-cut figure like Michael Jordan, people are more attracted to the product, and Hanes looks appealing and will profit.