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Editorial
September 23, 1924
The Dawson News
Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia
What is this article about?
An editorial quotes a definition of 'bunk' from the Agricultural Review as deceptive rhetoric used to mislead, especially in politics, by exaggerating grievances, making false promises, and avoiding truth to foster dissatisfaction.
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Bunk.
This is a good definition of "bunk" from the Agricultural Review. It is a timely one, too: "Bunk is the act of making things appear in a different light than the true one. It is used as a filler or a wrapper for a promise that cannot be delivered. Bunk makes a good magnifying glass to hold before the eyes of those who have a grievance against the established order, or who think they have. The truth is not a necessary ingredient of bunk, and is frequently dispensed with entirely by dealers in the latter. To charge a political opponent, either an individual or a party, with responsibility which does not fairly attach is bunk. To promise a visionary or impossible remedy for an existing ill is bunk. Bunk is very useful in promoting dissatisfaction. It is fine food for a grouch. Alibis can be made out of it."
This is a good definition of "bunk" from the Agricultural Review. It is a timely one, too: "Bunk is the act of making things appear in a different light than the true one. It is used as a filler or a wrapper for a promise that cannot be delivered. Bunk makes a good magnifying glass to hold before the eyes of those who have a grievance against the established order, or who think they have. The truth is not a necessary ingredient of bunk, and is frequently dispensed with entirely by dealers in the latter. To charge a political opponent, either an individual or a party, with responsibility which does not fairly attach is bunk. To promise a visionary or impossible remedy for an existing ill is bunk. Bunk is very useful in promoting dissatisfaction. It is fine food for a grouch. Alibis can be made out of it."
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Bunk
Political Deception
Misinformation
Dissatisfaction
Truth Distortion
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Definition Of Bunk As Political Deception
Stance / Tone
Satirical Critique Of Misinformation
Key Arguments
Bunk Distorts Reality To Mislead
Used To Wrap Undeliverable Promises
Magnifies Grievances Against Order
Dispenses With Truth
Falsely Charges Political Opponents
Promises Impossible Remedies
Promotes Dissatisfaction And Alibis