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Propaganda Techniques

fault as virtue - technique where a weakness is presented as a strength, by focusing on any positive aspect of it.

38:05: fault as virtuesee definition - technique where a weakness is presented as a strength, by focusing on any positive aspect of it.
: Walker claims his past history of domestic violence has made him a champion for mental health.

30:20: fault as virtuesee definition - technique where a weakness is presented as a strength, by focusing on any positive aspect of it.
: O'Rourke claims his 1998 DWI arrest has made him better able to identify with and fight for criminal justice reform for minorities.

1:44:55: fault as virtuesee definition - technique where a weakness is presented as a strength, by focusing on any positive aspect of it.
: Trump claims his ability to exploit the political system to his own benefit makes him the person best suited to fix the political system.