Propaganda leading indicators

From Falsehood in War-Time by Arthur Pnsonby (1928) and summarized by Anne Morelli in Principes elementaires de propagande de guerre.  

We don't war; we are only defending ourselves. 

Our adversary is solely responsible for this war.

Our adversary's leader is inherently evil and resembles the devil.

We are defending a noble cause, not our particular interests.

The enemy is purposefully committing atrocities; if we are making mistakes this happens without intention.

The enemy makes use of illegal weapons.

We suffer few losses, the enemy's losses are considerable.

Recognized intellectuals and artists support our cause.

Our cause is sacred.

 

Whoever casts doubt on our propaganda helps the enemy and is a traitor.