I found quotes 1050, 1052, 1091, and 1098. The quote I chose to analyze was 1098:
"It has been said that the camera does not lie. But the camera does lie. It is a notorious, compulsive, unashamed and mischievous liar." ~RUSSELL WIGGINS
This quote is a metaphor for propaganda--the camera represents propaganda. One can tell this because propaganda can use the camera to present itself, and the two items are therefore connected. While propaganda doesn't always lie, it can and has. Even if it doesn't, it might not tell the whole truth. It convinces people something without giving a lot of information on the topic.
I agree and disagree with the quote. While propaganda can lie, I more often see things that simply don't depict the entire truth. There often isn't enough credible information about a certain piece of propaganda to be able to fully believe or endorse it.
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