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Propaganda and You Started by: David_Webb on Nov 07, '11 01:04

The art of street speaking is often questioned and debated in the streets but how often is it that we actually take a look at a fraction of the finer points of what is being said? I intend to do that with a look at some of the common ways that people use to get their points across.

Webb takes a break to check out a curvy woman who walked by before continuing.

First, and probably the most overused, is the technique of predicting doom or imminent death. As an example, take the person who just recently said there would be an attack on a city because of the tyranny of others. They would like you to act based off what someone has said with nothing to back them up, everyone should be appalled and take steps to prevent said attack. They may feel they're magically stirring the pot to create a negative situation for the target of this type of speech. More amusingly, they may just not care what they say and want to cause an argument in the street. Many of the famous civilian speeches are of this type and are generally debunked quite quickly by the general public. Nonetheless, they happen to be noteworthy since people read them regardless of how ridiculous the content may be.

Webb takes a drink from his flask and then continues.

Another technique we often see is people telling you things are not as they should be. In fact things are so bad that you're blinded by the events of this world and can't do anything to change it without their help. I ask you, Why? Someone who may or may not have a bloodline fluent in the way this thing of ours works thinks things should be different? One person's discontent with the world isn't everyone's so don't allow them to make you feel any different at all.

Webb takes another sip before finishing.

For now I'm going to have to abbreviate my speech so I can move on to other things. As I leave however, I ask each of you to use your own mind and eyes to judge what you see. Don't take one person's words and make any assumptions. Use the mind your parents gave you to determine what the right action is and proceed from there. Don't become discontent with the world just because someone else is. There's no meaning in that whatsoever. Most of all, remember what this world is about and don't let anything sway you from your beliefs.

Rides off on his magical steed as he braves the strong winds from the Windy City.

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Mr Webb, a speech I can truly relate to as a newcomer to this city following the detritus of days gone by. I couldn't have put my own sentiments more coherently.

Of course, regardless of my fresh status here in Chicago, I openly extend my sympathies to each and every casualty of each and every war. I could never be swayed by words that attempt to seek blame, explain blame or otherwise - death is death, and for me, it is something to be respected, particularly within our world.Death has underlined recent events in a thick bold line, and I'm of the belief that forwards is the more vital direction in which to travel.

One thing I will say is this. I know who my loyalties lie with, and I know who I am here to serve. Again, no words could ever sway me from that path; I made my choices, and I'm a woman of honour. However, I do have my own mind - a fairly considerable one at that - and I will exercise it at every opportunity, both for the benefit of my brothers and sisters and for the formation of my own opinions. After all, how can one function as part of a team if they are incapable of functioning independently first and foremost? In this respect, having a mind of one's own pays dividends. The crux of the matter appears when you have to decide how, where, when and how to present your own thought processes - not to mention who to.

In this time of discontent, your approach to things gives me some hope that others will follow your way of thinking. I know I was raised to tow this line, and I certainly always will, so it suits me well that someone else is cut from the same cloth.

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The truth is as the saying goes there is at least three sides to every story, each of the participants views and the truth.  Sometimes can be a glimmer of truth in a story even if misunderstood or misconstrued.  it is sad to see people stir up trouble when maybe they have a chance to create something better for themselves and the whole of society but is not everyones aim.  Some think they are either above societies rules or just want to stir the pot to provoke a reaction to see who will go down with them.

Is sad to see when people are baited into such a trap but the way it goes sometimes sadly, especially when their family rules or guidelines may say otherwise.

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