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grandpa · Jul 26, 2006, 02:33 pm

I think this wuote pretty much says it all about war, don't you?

"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. 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 greater danger."
-- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials

So, warmongers, what do you think?

Grandpa h.

Trotsky · Jul 26, 2006, 06:11 pm

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Quote by: grandpa

I think this wuote pretty much says it all about war, don't you?

"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. 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 greater danger."
-- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials

So, warmongers, what do you think?

Grandpa h.

He and his ilk, knew what they were talking about. Instill a sense of fear and then nurture that fear.

PatrickHenry · Jul 26, 2006, 06:47 pm

That mindset has inculcated itself into the present Security State.

Orwell's 1984 was prophetic and quite accurate. Television is the ideal medium for propaganda. Television is not the truth

Jul 26, 2006, 02:33 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
grandpa blasphemer Location: Michigan Posts: 7,529	Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials I think this wuote pretty much says it all about war, don't you? "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. 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 greater danger." -- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials So, warmongers, what do you think? Grandpa h. "War is God's way of teaching Americans geography" -Ambrose Bierce

Jul 26, 2006, 06:47 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,438	That mindset has inculcated itself into the present Security State. Orwell's 1984 was prophetic and quite accurate. Television is the ideal medium for propaganda. Television is not the truth "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams