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freshwest

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2. Well said. Plus knee jerk hatred of government leaves the power to the oligarchical mindset.

Reply to Land Shark (Original post)

Wed Apr 24, 2013, 08:34 PM

Apr 2013

They promote the thought that your family, company or church can answer all of your questions and needs. So why take your mind any higher or consider philosophy or why things are like they are? 'It's covered.'

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How Discontent with US Media (ironically) Helps to Fuel Authoritarianism [View all] Land Shark Apr 2013 OP

In my effort to cope with all the news of late, I am halfway through snappyturtle Apr 2013 #1

Brilliant reply! ;) Or just coincidental... :) nt Land Shark Apr 2013 #4

Ha! You know what they say about great minds.....nt snappyturtle Apr 2013 #5

Well said. Plus knee jerk hatred of government leaves the power to the oligarchical mindset. freshwest Apr 2013 #2

Interesting point. Thanks for the reply. nt Land Shark Apr 2013 #3

I pay zero attention to the M$M, don't even own a TV or a radio Fumesucker Apr 2013 #6

But, But, you are on DU! :) Land Shark Apr 2013 #7