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Uncle Joe

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45. I blame the people at the top for perpetuating decades of mass brainwashing

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 12:02 PM

Aug 2013

against the American People.

Anyone can succumb to brainwashing, living in a bluish island of a reddish state, I've come to learn that causing them to question "reality" from an empathetic point of view is far more effective than direct emotional confrontation.

I view the people as victims, long term brainwashing is a most powerful force to contend with.

I also think after a while even some of the culprits; behind this spreading of propaganda at some level come to believe their own lies.

It's a dire mess.

Thanks for thread, Fumesucker.

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Do you blame people who have fallen for insidious and incessant lying propaganda? [View all] Fumesucker Aug 2013 OP

No, because even when you're on a quest to know everything... AppetiteForApathy Aug 2013 #1

Delete... KoKo Aug 2013 #2

Only if I know they've been taught better Scootaloo Aug 2013 #3

If people didn't fall for propaganda, no one would vote! leftstreet Aug 2013 #4

I think most people look for the truth that suits them. LuvNewcastle Aug 2013 #5

"they enjoy having that point of view" - exactly bhikkhu Aug 2013 #16

There's something else going on, too. cheapdate Aug 2013 #20

I don't thin enjoy is the right word. zeemike Aug 2013 #23

I don't blame people who don't know what's going on Hydra Aug 2013 #6

The corporate media is largely paid for by advertising dollars, and it is frequently owned struggle4progress Aug 2013 #7

Blame is not the word I would use. SheilaT Aug 2013 #8

yes and no and yes Phlem Aug 2013 #9

It's frustrating, dealing with so-called adults who still believe in Santa Claus. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #10

Melanin deficit disorder can be treated with medical marijuana. Half-Century Man Aug 2013 #11

I've heard that some people call it "getting stupid" Fumesucker Aug 2013 #32

of course I blame the people who eagerly allow themselves to be fooled Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #12

Many years ago 1awake Aug 2013 #17

Nice post, Zombie Fumesucker Aug 2013 #22

contrary to what you may have heard about liberal elitism Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #33

Then let me put it another way for ya ... 1awake Aug 2013 #36

Dinna fash yourself about the negative ones... chervilant Aug 2013 #47

agreed. n/t 1awake Aug 2013 #48

ha ha made you reveal your true nature Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #49

damned autofill changed wingnut to "songbird.'. i missed the last two Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #29

NDAA: It is legal for the government to lie to your face. Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #13

I don't blame them totally. mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #14

Those New Black Panthers were Enthusiast Aug 2013 #42

Yes, I do blame "them" cer7711 Aug 2013 #15

+1 Safetykitten Aug 2013 #31

+1000 smirkymonkey Aug 2013 #34

I am concerned that the influx of freshwater from Greenland ice Enthusiast Aug 2013 #43

more like disappointment in them than blame eShirl Aug 2013 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author BlueJazz Aug 2013 #19

Yes, because people believe what they want to believe. Marr Aug 2013 #21

Can you explain then the rapid changes in some public attitudes, toward gays for instance? Fumesucker Aug 2013 #25

I do think people can change their thinking on a topic, certainly-- Marr Aug 2013 #26

Excellent point.....................nt Enthusiast Aug 2013 #44

I've watched them do it for 30 years now. Rex Aug 2013 #24

Propaganda doesn't work unless it reinforces something already there. leveymg Aug 2013 #27

Some of the most powerful and pervasive propaganda on the planet is religion Fumesucker Aug 2013 #28

+1000 smirkymonkey Aug 2013 #35

Excellent post. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #30

I used to feel sorry for them. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #37

There are people who ask that question with us in mind loyalsister Aug 2013 #38

I think the majority of voters on both sides are "low information voters" Fumesucker Aug 2013 #39

Fox news is absolute poison loyalsister Aug 2013 #40

Yes, they could go directly to the sources treestar Aug 2013 #41

I blame the people at the top for perpetuating decades of mass brainwashing Uncle Joe Aug 2013 #45

sadly, at this point i believe i do. xchrom Aug 2013 #46