Difference between revisions of "Activism Delegitimization"

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Mocking, or pointing out hypocrisies.
  
 
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This is a tactic often employed by political pundits and commentators. Here is Talk Radio Pundit, Rush Limbaugh, engaging in some activist delegitimization: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKthEvX2luQ
  
 
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[[Example Link]],
 
[[Example Link]],
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Revision as of 15:20, 18 May 2013

Description

Description

Dissenters, especially those who are active in their dissent could be delegitimized in order to take away their ability to be taken seriously by the public.

How it works

Mocking, or pointing out hypocrisies.

Evidence

This is a tactic often employed by political pundits and commentators. Here is Talk Radio Pundit, Rush Limbaugh, engaging in some activist delegitimization: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKthEvX2luQ

Linked patterns

Example Link,

Resources