I think this quote is a good summary...

[buttercup]

...of how governments and the powers that be operate, especially in the US, in the last few decades. And it was written over a hundred years ago! I think the sooner people realize this, the better.

(PS: I may not agree with the author on other things, but on this he was spot on.)

 

[Natural Citizen]

Oh yes indeedy.

Keeping the electorate in a constant state of fear is the only way they'll voluntarily relinquish their liberties.

Exhibits A, B and C...

 

[Harpy Eagle]

...of how governments and the powers that be operate, especially in the US, in the last few decades. And it was written over a hundred years ago! I think the sooner people realize this, the better.

(PS: I may not agree with the author on other things, but on this he was spot on.)

you are spot on.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Exhibit D and E

 

[buttercup]

Oh yes indeedy.

Keeping the electorate in a constant state of fear is the only way they'll voluntarily relinquish their liberties.

Exhibits A, B and C...

Yes, well put. But why is it that still so many people don't get this? I mean, they do it over and over, and it STILL works for them, pretty much every time. Personally I think it's too the point where they know they can get away with it, so they either get sloppy or they get bold in a "hidden in plain sight" way. If you know what I mean.