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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Forgive my ignorance - What does the acronym FUD stand for?


23 posted on 05/17/2004 9:13:21 AM PDT by Codeflier (Implement Loser Pays)
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To: Codeflier
What does the acronym FUD stand for?

Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.

Used to drive people away from a competitor, and by implication, toward you (see also: the John Kerry campaign)

26 posted on 05/17/2004 9:19:44 AM PDT by kevkrom (The John Kerry Songbook: www.imakrom.com/kerrysongs)
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To: Codeflier

Thanks for asking, I couldn't remember past "Fear"...


27 posted on 05/17/2004 9:23:47 AM PDT by null and void
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To: Codeflier

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt = FUD


45 posted on 05/17/2004 11:16:35 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Drug prohibition laws help fund terrorism.)
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To: Codeflier

I had to look it up, too. I kind of like it! :)


106 posted on 05/17/2004 3:42:46 PM PDT by birbear (I'll take Things Nobody Knows for $300, please, Alex.)
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