“The torches of liberty contigent”- During the women’s liberation movement on Fifth Avenue, New York in 1929, rich debutant women marched in the Easter Parade smoking cigarettes. It was a big mile stone for the smoking industry because smoking was seen as something only prostitutes did and was completely taboo for women. They called their cigarettes “torches of liberty.” The whole thing seemed like a legitimate protest for equality but was actually backed by the tobacco company.
COSCA (The Coalition of Southern Africa)- Composed of Black clergyman promoted the idea of strengthening business communications between South Africa and the United States. There was talk of improving education and training for South Africans. It was all just a front group created by Pagan International. The group also had no resources or know how to carry out any of the stated goals it promised.
“Total Community Support”- Support that is made by persistently contacting people close to a specific politician and used to create a false sense of community report so that legislation is passed in that politician’s favor. Sometimes going as far as to make a board of members that are all hand picked to support the politician.
Creating a “grassroots” organization- a favorite attack against the “not in my backyard” tactic. An organization or politician asks an insider of the community to speak through or creates fake organizations that speak on behalf of the community. These companies can make strategic planning look like it is a grassroots issue.
Nevadans for Fair Fuel Economy Standards- a organization made by the auto industry in Nevada. It was made to kill the federal gas hike tax.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment