Unveiling the Layers of Propaganda

Christian Baghai
6 min readJan 13, 2025

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Propaganda? Oh, it’s not just a tool — it’s a goddamn art form these days. Let’s talk about how Anatolij Sharij’s posts fit into this wild circus of manipulation. You think you’re reading some harmless crap on your timeline? Think again. This stuff’s got layers, man. It’s like an onion of bullshit, and the deeper you go, the more it stinks.

1. Strategic Intent: Destabilization Through Chaos (aka “Let’s Burn It All Down”)

What’s the Deal?

Sharij’s posts are all about making you think the West is falling apart faster than a cheap deck chair under a sumo wrestler. Western governance? Toast. European unity? A joke. Ukraine? Oh, they’re painted as the poster child for dysfunction.

Why Should You Care?

It’s not about Russia looking good. Hell no. It’s about making everything else look worse. The strategy? Convince you the whole system’s rigged, broken, and pointless. That’s some next-level Jedi mind trickery right there.

Example:

Sharij highlights protests against the AfD in Germany. What’s he really saying? Europe’s a hot mess — fractured, intolerant, and probably on fire. Oh, and by the way, he’s subtly nudging far-right narratives. Real subtle. Like a brick through a window.

2. Russia: The Silent Alternative (Because Saying It Out Loud Is Too Obvious)

The Scam:

Sharij’s posts trash Western economies and politics. But guess what? He’s not screaming “Russia is amazing!” No, no. That’d be too easy. Instead, he’s playing the long game.

How It Works:

By making the West look like a clown car on fire, he’s quietly suggesting that Russia’s the adult in the room. Sure, they’re not perfect, but at least they’re not this bad, right?

Example:

Complaining about EU energy prices? That’s a big ol’ wink and a nod to Russian stability. It’s like saying, “Hey, remember cheap Russian gas? Good times, huh?”

3. Weaponizing Cultural Baggage (or “Let’s Open Old Wounds”)

The Gimmick:

Sharij’s posts drag up historical grudges and cultural beefs like your drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. Kaliningrad? “Non-citizens” in the EU? These aren’t casual mentions; they’re calculated stabs at old scars.

Example:

When Sharij mocks Lithuania over Kaliningrad, it’s not about the map. It’s about reminding everyone of Soviet narratives and playing the “poor Russia” card. Subtle as a hammer, but hey, it works.

4. Emotional Puppetry (or “Dance, Monkey, Dance!”)

The Hook:

Fear. Anger. Cynicism. That’s the trifecta, baby. Sharij’s posts don’t just inform — they’re designed to hit you in the gut. Rational thought? That’s for suckers.

Why It Matters:

When you’re pissed off or scared, you’re not thinking straight. And that’s when the bullshit slides in unnoticed.

Example:

Mocking the EU’s satellite plans while praising Starlink? That’s a one-two punch: “Hey, the EU is a joke. And look, the U.S. is kicking their ass.” Cue the inferiority complex.

5. The Firehose of Bullshit

The Game:

Sharij overloads you with so much information that your brain just gives up. It’s like drinking from a firehose…of lies. Zelensky edits a post? EU energy crisis? UK war crimes? It’s all coming at you so fast you can’t keep up.

Why It Works:

When everything’s a blur, you stop trying to figure out what’s true. And that’s when they’ve got you.

Example:

One minute it’s Ukraine, the next it’s Afghanistan. What’s the connection? Who cares? Just keep scrolling and feel that sweet, sweet confusion.

6. Us vs. Them (or “Pick a Side, Idiot”)

The Setup:

Sharij’s posts are packed with “us vs. them” rhetoric. The West? Hypocritical bastards. Russia? Not perfect, but at least they’re honest about it.

Example:

Calling EU regulators “mentally ill scumbags” while ignoring Russian censorship? Classic double standard. But hey, it’s all part of the show.

7. Normalizing Extremism (or “How to Make Crazy Look Okay”)

The Trick:

By spotlighting protests against the AfD, Sharij subtly suggests that far-right ideas are just misunderstood. It’s not about supporting extremism — it’s about making it seem less extreme.

Example:

Framing protests as suppressing free speech shifts the Overton window. Suddenly, the far-right doesn’t seem so far-right anymore. See what he did there?

8. Blame Everyone Else (While Claiming the High Ground)

The Move:

Sharij’s posts point fingers at Western crimes and hypocrisy. The message? “Everyone’s dirty, so why single out Russia?” It’s a race to the moral bottom.

Example:

Highlighting UK war crimes isn’t about justice. It’s about dragging everyone down to the same level of muck.

Conclusion: Welcome to the Propaganda Funhouse

Sharij’s posts aren’t just propaganda — they’re a goddamn masterclass in manipulation. By mixing truth, lies, and emotional sucker punches, he’s reshaping perceptions through confusion and cynicism.

Want to fight back? Start thinking critically. Ask questions. And don’t take everything at face value. Because in the age of propaganda, the truth isn’t just out there — it’s buried under a mountain of bullshit.

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