pro·pa·gan·da
Pronunciation: "prä-p&-'gan-d&
Function: noun
1: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
2 : ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect
[Source: Merriam Webster Online Dictionary]
There was actually a third definition relating to its original use as a title for certain committees of the Catholic church, but I cut it out because it didn't serve to further my cause ;-)
posted by The Propagandist @ 2:48 PM,
