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The Grammar of Propaganda: How Language Builds Tyranny

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Long before “fake news,” propagandists mastered linguistic manipulation, weaponizing the very structure of language to build consensus and justify atrocity. From the passive voice that erases responsibility to the loaded terms that dehumanize an enemy, this post explores the insidious grammar that builds the scaffolding of tyranny. By understanding how language is twisted, we can better defend ourselves against it.