Question

Pretend that a community organization called community neighbors for environmental justice is known as an astroturf organization (similar to citizens for a free kuwait). we would know it is an astroturf organization because

Answer 1

Astroturfing came from a name of a brand called Astro Turf known in producing fake carpets of grass making it look natural. To pattern this, Astrotufing is the fake support by hiding the original sponsor with the use of grass participants, For the environmental justice, an event may astroturf to make it look like the event may have real supporters.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the following.

We would know that it is an astroturf organization because Media agencies and Public Relation Agencies would do the job of making citizens are participating. They also would use propaganda to create messages.

We are referring to the issue shown in the video clip "Toxic Sludge is Good For You." In the video, we see how liberal democracies governments have the possibility to shape public opinion regarding important political decisions that affect society.

Astroturf organizations or Astroturfing is when an organization hides the real person or sponsor behind the organization, in order to show to the public that real people are the ones that originated the organization and it looks for the people's concerns. Showing this facade helps the organization build credibility.