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MAIA
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Naturally the common people don't want war...
#5729699 - 06/09/06 05:14 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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"Naturally the common people don't want war...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. 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 peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."
Herman Goering, Nazi Air Force (Luftwaffe) commander, at the Nuremberg Trials in 1946
What strikes me the most, is the timeless application of this idea. Many years have passed since ww2, but even today, the people, in trust of their leaders, mindlessly support any war in the name national security.
Where are the people of peace, or do you think a "peaceful" leader wouldn't wage any war ?
MAIA
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exclusive58
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Re: Naturally the common people don't want war... [Re: MAIA]
#5730180 - 06/09/06 10:31 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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"An evil exists that threatens every man, woman and child of this great nation. We must take steps to ensure our domestic security and protect our homeland."
Sounds alot like some recent stuff we've been hearing from the White House huh? Guess who said that? That's right, Hitler. right before he created the Gestapo.
I hope you're doing alright man. Glad to see you around! Much love amigo!
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vintage_gonzo
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Re: Naturally the common people don't want war... [Re: exclusive58]
#5730249 - 06/09/06 10:57 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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damn thats wild. anybody who sticks up for the bush administration is delusional.
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carbonhoots
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Re: Naturally the common people don't want war... [Re: vintage_gonzo]
#5730372 - 06/09/06 11:37 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Not quite all of them are delusional. A small cabal actually has an interest in having Bush in.
Hitler and his crew enjoyed widespread support from a delusinal public for a while too.
Lies are powerful when people are suckers. Same now as then.
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