As important as the lack of time for reflection was the pressure for conformity—the basic identification of men in uniform with their comrades and the strong urge not to separate themselves from the group by stepping out.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
― Propaganda
― Propaganda
“But being dependent, every day of the year and for year after year, upon certain politicians for news, the newspaper reporters are obliged to work in harmony with their news sources.”
― Propaganda
― Propaganda
“The issue with democracy is that sometimes the votes don’t go the way a person would like them to.”
― The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil
― The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil
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