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   Keelie

   Fri, 01/27/2017 - 22:44

   Keelie

   I think this is a great way to promote something, well in this case not promote someone. But, it really puts things in perspective especially when it comes from the Germans due to the fact that they were affected by the Holocaust and the way they worded the propaganda was similar to what Hitler did. I think it's also very effective since it was posted on an LGBT Facebook page where the people who are most likely following that page want and work for the equality of individuals.

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   Mary Dunlap

   Fri, 01/27/2017 - 22:58

   Mary Dunlap

   I think that this is a good form of propaganda. It puts in perspective how Trump's ideas are similar to those of Hitler, especially since its coming from Gemans. I don't think it causes misconception because it's simply stating the things Trump wants to do, but compares it to the things that Hitler did.

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   Nina

   Fri, 01/27/2017 - 23:21

   Nina

   Its definitely propaganda because of the way it presents incomplete information to sway people's opinions on Donald Trump. Its hard to say if its beneficial or harmful because I would say there is some validity in the comparison to Hitler and to history and it is a perspective that should be looked at when deciding on what candidate. It should be comparing them with context and examples for it to be a true comparison and not signing it the people of germany maybe. But the way its presented in a very bias and almost passive aggressive way cannot be very beneficial.

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   Charlotte Brighton

   Mon, 01/30/2017 - 05:38

   Charlotte Brighton

   It's difficult to say whether it is harmful or beneficial propaganda, but it is propaganda nonetheless. I think the casualness of the words are amusing and making a comparison between Trump and Hitler is something I am guilty of, and rightly so. However, I am unsure of how to feel about this. Yes, some of it is true, but it's just the black and white points shown here, without any explanation or smaller bits of information that could help a person decide whether they support it or are against it. It is however, very effective.

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   Andrea Perez

   Mon, 01/30/2017 - 11:32

   Andrea Perez

   I'm a bit unsure of how to label this one because of the way it was broadcasted. If it is just a post on a Facebook page then it is clearly just someone's opinion. However, it doesn't encourage independent thought and does aim to reach a large group of people. I don't know where you draw the line between someone expressing their biased opinion and propaganda. It is kind of ignorant that it aims to speak for all Germans, and it doesn't present concrete evidence to support it's claims. I think this is just an opinionated post that crosses the line a bit into propaganda by claiming to speak for all of Germany. It might be beneficial in the way that someone might, after coming across this post, look for facts and evidence to see if there is any truth to its claims and then be better informed about the president.

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