Oligarchy
A form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons
or in a dominant class or clique;
Government by the few.
Dictionary.com
"...Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
Diligently seek out subjects of news stories
to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing.
Examine their own cultural values
and avoid imposing those values on others.
...Analysis and commentary
should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or context.
Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests
and resist their pressure to influence news coverage."
The SPJ Code of Ethics
The propagandist seeks to change the way
people understand an issue or situation
for the purpose of changing their actions and expectations
in ways that are desirable to the interest group.
