Demonization of the enemy is the general default position of American message-making against international threats, but it can go only so far.

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Mr Dudley being an American is in a strong position to get that message .

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They are pressing Mr Hague to tone down this part of his message and position the Tories closer to the centre of politics as the election approaches.

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The British Medical Association has also rejected calls for it to soften its opposition to assisted dying, warning last year that any change in the profession's position would send the wrong message.

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So have a think about young people's position - that's the message both to government and to Birmingham City Council.

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Francis was now in a position to enlarge his group, to spread his message.

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When Netanyahu agrees to negotiate from a position of moral weakness and strategic blindness, the message he sends the public is that we should take the likes of Livni seriously.

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When the audience understands your message, they are more likely to accept and retain your position, leading them to take action.

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If an employee is given less responsibilities, but perhaps without an official demotion, the employer is sending a message to the employee saying that he or she is not doing a great job in their current position and the employee has little hope to move up the career ladder, Teach says.

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