Experiencing 'proof'

[Drich]

I finally acquired a copy of the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia which Drich appealed to as backing for his use of the term 'propaganda'. Not much new, but still worth quoting; bolding is my emphasis. (Quoted in full.)

Manipulation of information to influence public opinion. The term comes from Congregatio de Propaganda Fide (Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith), a missionary organization established by the pope in 1622. Propagandists emphasize the elements of information that support their position and deemphasize or exclude those that do not. Misleading statements and even lies may be used to create the desired effect in the public audience. LOBBYING, advertising, and missionary activity are all forms of propaganda, but the term is most commonly used in the political arena. Prior to the 20th century, pictures and the written media were the principal instruments of propaganda; radio, television, motion pictures, and the Internet later joined their ranks. Authoritarian and totalitarian regimes use propaganda to win and keep the support of the populace. In wartime, propaganda directed by a country at its own civilian population and military forces can boost morale; propaganda aimed at the enemy is an element of PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE.

I am flattered!

Not only is this comment a week late (which means it's been chewing on you for a week, and you have been searching for some point of reference that you can turn in your favor) It's in the wrong thread. (which means you wanted me to see this despite it's actual revelance, to anything that has been discussed in at least 7 days..)

Even if I knew how or what this has to do with what we talked about, I don't think I would directly address it in this thread. I'm not trying to be mean, I just do not think it is revelant in anything being discussed here... If you need closure then I will conceed the point whatever it was... You won!