RE: The Bewildered Herd - Mass Shootings and Propaganda
Great post. Chomsky has a great way of explaining things. I read Manufacturing Consent a while ago and forget how good it is. The levels of sophistication we see now where propaganda is concerned are mindblowing.
Most people can't even contemplate it and genuinely believe they are free and that society/the world is the way it is due to random chance and circumstance.
As I continue to struggle with people who unquestionably believe it all, one of the few things that gives me a sort of hope is the fact that it is taking more and more time, effort money and technology to keep people distracted and believing in the fake world they have been sold.
The truth and information that could set so many people free is literally in front of them but they are watching satanic music videos on YouTube or playing Candy Crush instead.
I think mass shooting events are used to distract people when the more subtle propaganda and distraction is failing. I think Bill Clinton ordered the bombing of a pharmaceitucal factory somewhere in the world because Monika Lewinsky was due to testify days later. I think nothing is out of bounds when it comes to keeping the truth hidden from the masses
Nothing you say sits badly with me. I'm 100% with you.
Yes, I think generally people are in love with societiy's distractions - bread and circuses. They prefer to keep the blinders on and enjoy the VR world of entertainment all around us before giving a second thought to more pressing issues. I think you may be right about using massshootings as a tactic when other distractions are failing to keep people in check.
LOL, the Clinton never cease to amaze with their corrupt escapades!
Yes and yes. Someone said it is all smoke and mirrors with the Clintons and their buds. Take a look at my post a few minutes ago. I never was aware that thousands of men, women and children were made slaves from Ireland and treated inhumane and often tortured and sent to be slaves in the West Indies. Why is this not in the news to remind us of the horror of the past and forbid us to repeat it over and over again.
Thanks for you comments.