I think there is a good reason why the propaganda system works that way. It recognizes that the public will not support the actual policies. Therefore it is important to prevent any knowledge or understanding of them.

Quote by Avram Noam Chomsky

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We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas.

We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas.

The country was founded on the principle that the primary role of government is to...

The country was founded on the principle that the primary role of government is to...

We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas.

We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas.

The Bible is one of the most genocidal books in history

The Bible is one of the most genocidal books in history

Whether a person feels positive or not is kind of a comment on their personality...

Whether a person feels positive or not is kind of a comment on their personality...

The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world...

The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world...

Sports plays a societal role in engendering jingoist and chauvinist attitudes. They're designed to organize...

Sports plays a societal role in engendering jingoist and chauvinist attitudes. They're designed to organize...

Whether a person feels positive or not is kind of a comment on their personality...

Whether a person feels positive or not is kind of a comment on their personality...

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total...

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total...

What a man knows hardly matters. It is what he does.

What a man knows hardly matters. It is what he does.

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics.

Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics.

Action is eloquence.

Action is eloquence.

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective...

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective...

Let sinful bachelors their woes deplore, full well they merit all they feel, and more

Let sinful bachelors their woes deplore, full well they merit all they feel, and more

Deliberation is a function of the many; action is the function of one.

Deliberation is a function of the many; action is the function of one.

Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man...

Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man...

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the...

While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the...

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

Youth is easily deceived, because it is quick to hope.

Youth is easily deceived, because it is quick to hope.

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.