Happy Satan

Next time you’re watching any news show or political coverage see how many of these you can spot:

Quick rundown of each propaganda technique:

• Glittering Generalities: Using vague, emotionally appealing words (like “freedom” or “justice”) that sound good but lack specific meaning.

• Transfer: Associating a person, idea, or product with something already respected or disliked (like using a flag, religion, or celebrity image) to carry over those feelings.

• Name-Calling: Attaching negative labels to an opponent or idea to create fear or distrust without real evidence.

• Card-Stacking: Presenting only positive information for one side and leaving out or distorting the negatives.

• Testimonial: Having a famous or respected person endorse an idea, product, or cause.

• Plain Folks: Presenting the speaker as an “ordinary” person to seem relatable and trustworthy.

San Lorenzo, Macau 1  - Ron Sandford

Scottish , b. 1937 -

Stamped with artist’s seal ,pen, ink and watercolour on paper ,

The Wind That Shakes The Dune Grass II , Detail - Isabella Werkhoven , 2025- 26.

Dutch , b. 1969 -

Good on you for taking a step back and realizing it was a hindrance instead of a benefit.

I’m not an Al purist, in the sense I believe people are not inherently bad for getting tricked into thinking it’s a tool or a gift from the tech gods. I see all the ads that get pushed and the ways it’s maliciously integrated into our lives now.