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BASILDON BOY · 13-11-2005, 11:13 AM

Look at the BNP and the National Democrats (NF) monthly newspaper. Simple to the point - Bold headlines, photos of activists, letters section - above all a carefully prepared propaganda tool - to show the political parties in the best possible light, using spin, facts and figures to promote their cause.

People don't want waffle, too many boring facts and figures, 1,500 word articles etc...

It has to be written like a tabloid - bring the argument down to the lowest and simplest possible level so anybody can understand what is trying to be said.

Somebody at HQ should get hold of these parties propaganda newspapers and analize exactly how they are put together - every month they use basically the same type of template.

Our MEPs are awash with dosh - surely a monthly contribution to get things rolling would help! Lets have them in UKIPs colours - when we have a bye-election then they can be distributed. If we have a street stall with a petition they can be handed out.

They should be sold per 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000.

Active branches can place monthly subscriptions for bulk purchases.

They should be used as a tool to promote UKIP, sell the anti-EU pro-British independence message, rubbish the EU, expose EU waste, fraud and incompetance - recruit members, raise funds.

Each edition can repeat the same facts and figures.

We would need good quality photos of members - staged photos for use in publications - some I have seen show disorganised groups of people. Again look at the LibDems protoest photos - or Labour and Tory group photos.

The letters page should have short and to the point letters making specific points - not loads of waffle.

The newspaper is a propaganda tool - it should not contain and internal wrangling or anything negative - it is a propaganda tool to sell the UKIP brand.

Branch news should be positive - demonstrations, petitioning, public meetings, fundraisers, stalls at fairs etc.

Somebody somewhere should be seriously looking at this and the cost of printing etc. In advance they should get pledges from branches and individuals who want to purchase the newspaper - once the thing gets rolling it will take off - if the product is good then people will buy it in bulk.

Just my thoughts!

PS Although not wanting to promote the BNP - if you want to see how their newspaper is put together visit:- http://www.bnp.org.uk/freedom/

Surely with our resources we could initially print a similar newspaper?

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BASILDON BOY Uber Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 2,044	Look at the BNP and the National Democrats (NF) monthly newspaper. Simple to the point - Bold headlines, photos of activists, letters section - above all a carefully prepared propaganda tool - to show the political parties in the best possible light, using spin, facts and figures to promote their cause. People don't want waffle, too many boring facts and figures, 1,500 word articles etc... It has to be written like a tabloid - bring the argument down to the lowest and simplest possible level so anybody can understand what is trying to be said. Somebody at HQ should get hold of these parties propaganda newspapers and analize exactly how they are put together - every month they use basically the same type of template. Our MEPs are awash with dosh - surely a monthly contribution to get things rolling would help! Lets have them in UKIPs colours - when we have a bye-election then they can be distributed. If we have a street stall with a petition they can be handed out. They should be sold per 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000. Active branches can place monthly subscriptions for bulk purchases. They should be used as a tool to promote UKIP, sell the anti-EU pro-British independence message, rubbish the EU, expose EU waste, fraud and incompetance - recruit members, raise funds. Each edition can repeat the same facts and figures. We would need good quality photos of members - staged photos for use in publications - some I have seen show disorganised groups of people. Again look at the LibDems protoest photos - or Labour and Tory group photos. The letters page should have short and to the point letters making specific points - not loads of waffle. The newspaper is a propaganda tool - it should not contain and internal wrangling or anything negative - it is a propaganda tool to sell the UKIP brand. Branch news should be positive - demonstrations, petitioning, public meetings, fundraisers, stalls at fairs etc. Somebody somewhere should be seriously looking at this and the cost of printing etc. In advance they should get pledges from branches and individuals who want to purchase the newspaper - once the thing gets rolling it will take off - if the product is good then people will buy it in bulk. Just my thoughts! PS Although not wanting to promote the BNP - if you want to see how their newspaper is put together visit:- http://www.bnp.org.uk/freedom/ Surely with our resources we could initially print a similar newspaper?