Information Overload

Ocasio-Cortez Accuses Trump Admin of Overwhelm Tactics

Ocasio-Cortez’s assertion that the Trump administration employed a strategy of overwhelming the public with “constant developments” highlights a key aspect of political maneuvering. The sheer volume of actions, pronouncements, and events generated a constant state of flux, making it challenging to focus on any single issue. This tactic, intentionally or not, created a sense of chaos, diverting attention and making it difficult to effectively organize opposition.

This deluge of information, a firehose of activity, worked to intentionally or unintentionally bury important details amidst a maelstrom of less significant happenings. The constant barrage of news and announcements created an environment of information overload, making it harder for the public to discern fact from fiction, to analyze the implications of specific policies, or to formulate a coherent response.… Continue reading

AOC: News Overload is Trump’s Intentional Strategy

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez contends that the Trump administration intentionally “floods the zone” with information to overwhelm and paralyze the public, a tactic acknowledged by former strategist Steve Bannon. This strategy, historically employed by authoritarian regimes, aims to induce passivity and discourage resistance. Ocasio-Cortez encourages viewers to counter this by taking breaks to avoid burnout, recognizing that collective, even small-scale, action can effectively generate resistance and impede the administration’s agenda. She emphasizes that citizens outnumber the administration and that sustained, widespread action will ultimately prove effective.

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