This paper will explore the use of the Institute of Propaganda Analysis to uncover the ways that some people sue this type of argument to push their thoughts by the usage of language. By understanding the properties of propaganda, we can investigate the newly indicted trial of John Walker Lindh for his activates in the Taliban. Both sides of the case seem to fight over who is right and wrong, and propaganda is flying in this article. This will be studied here along the lines of Institute of Propaganda Analysis. 5 pgs. bibliography lists 3 sources.