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Old Jul 31, 2005, 12:14 am   #10 (permalink) (top)
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No matter what decade or century we are in, the western governments always seem to find a new reason for interfering in the Muslim world.
"Göring: Naturally, the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship.
Gilbert: There is one difference. In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars.
Göring: Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.
" - Hermann Göring: prisoner held in the Nuremberg jail.

History, we're simply doomed to repeat it.
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