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Media Power and the Manufactured Public Mind
By James Quillian, Economist, Political Analyst, Natural Law
Media in this country is concentrated, coordinated, and loyal to the power structure that owns it. It does not serve citizens. It serves the consortium that dictates policy to the government people think they elect. The public votes, but the real decisions are made elsewhere. Media exists to manage the public mindset so citizens never interfere with the machinery that runs the country.
The Emotion of Patriotism
by James Quillian, Economist, Political Analyst, Natural Law
Patriotism is an emotion, not a derivative of deep thinking or even superficial thinking’s.
Emotions as good, as they may feel, serve as tools others can and do use to manipulate people.
To say “I am an American Patriot” is the equivalent of saying I am an angry American. Leaders love patriots. Patriots are useful resources. No one needs to present a sentient argument to a patriot. No need to convince a patriot of anything. Just tell them to jump off a cliff for the sake of their country, and they will do it.
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