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Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsProgressive12 hr. ago

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The article discusses the concept of labeling (etiketiranje) as a form of social stigma and manipulation, drawing parallels between historical instances of discrimination and modern-day practices. It argues that labeling individuals or groups with negative terms such as 'janšists' or 'fascists' leads to their marginalization and justifies targeted actions against them. The piece references past political regimes where similar tactics were used to suppress dissent, and criticizes current political figures and media outlets for perpetuating these labels without proper investigation. Specific examples include the targeting of the current prime minister and the involvement of media personalities like Tanja Starič in promoting such labels.

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Domovina logoDomovinaIndependentProgressive12 hr. ago
Labels instead of contents

The article discusses the concept of labeling (etiketiranje) as a form of social stigma and manipulation, drawing parallels between historical instances of discrimination and modern-day practices. It argues that labeling individuals or groups with negative terms such as 'janšists' or 'fascists' leads to their marginalization and justifies targeted actions against them. The piece references past political regimes where similar tactics were used to suppress dissent, and criticizes current political figures and media outlets for perpetuating these labels without proper investigation. Specific examples include the targeting of the current prime minister and the involvement of media personalities like Tanja Starič in promoting such labels.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the use of labels by political actors and media as a form of manipulation and control, aligning more closely with left-wing critiques of authoritarianism and misinformation. It emphasizes the dangers of labeling as a tool for social exclusion and political suppression, which reson

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