Activity 4, Propaganda
An excerpt from a Speech by the Great Leader of Corona
My fellow Coronans! As you all know, the evil empire of Dingnab has regularly violated our border, pillaged our villages and has otherwise besmirched our national honor. In the words of our famous philosopher Inhoptet, "Dingnab must be destroyed before it destroys us!"
Despite these travesties perpetrated by the Dingnabs, we have always sought to settle our disputes through peaceful means. Yesterday, however, the peoples of Dingnab could no longer stomach their own government. They revolted against their ape-like and vile leaders. Dingnab forces tried to suppress this pro-freedom rebellion, and today volunteers from Corona have gone to the support of the peoples of Dingnab. Their aim is to assist them in overthrowing their illegitimate, Satan-like and dictatorial government. I am delighted to report that opposition has been minimal and that our volunteers have liberated the town of Dandy. As expected, the freedom-loving people of Dandy have warmly greeted us as liberators. Our volunteers are charging forward like bulls in an open field seeking rightful vengeance upon the evil leaders of Dingnab. Our volunteers will not stop until victory is assured and Corona's national honor has been restored.
An excerpt from a Speech by the President-for-Life of Dingnab
Democratic citizens of freedom-loving Dingnab! Yesterday, without provocation, thousands of Corona's armed forces supported by hundreds of tanks and airplanes have viciously assaulted our nation. They have conquered the border town of Dandy. Dandy citizens have bravely resisted the unprovoked onslaught. Outnumbered and out-gunned, the freedom-loving Dandy citizens, including women and children, have been brutally slaughtered in the streets. Before he was murdered by the Corona's evil henchmen, the commander of our loyal garrison in Dandy asked us not to forget their sacrifice. They died so that we might live and preserve the Dingnabian way of life! We must not let the sacrifices of the fellow citizens of Dandy go unpunished. We must take the offensive and push the brutal animals out of Dandy and forever end the constant threat from Corona. Our military forces are mobilizing. It is inconceivable that we could lose. No matter how long it takes, we will destroy the invading hordes. As we march forward to victory, we will, "Remember the brave citizens of Dandy!" "Long live our illustrious leaders!" "Push back the invading scum!" "Long live Dingnab!"
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