"These findings are really exciting because I feel this kind of research could have an impact on public diplomacy by opening the lines of international communication,"
Fullerton said. "I think the evidence suggests that advertising can and should be one of many tools that America uses in a long-range plan to build friendships and alliances throughout the world."
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She says the results of her research have verified that the commercials, in fact, were effective.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/510458/Well, killing 100,000 Iragis and threatening to invade any and all who disagree with King* hasn't worked so great, but are we so inhumane as to unleash our advertising and PR flacks on the world??? Have we no sense of decency?