Are we just feckless dolts?

[SamKnause]

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The majority of sources give credit (strange word to use in this instance) to Edward Bernays.

His uncle was Sigmond Freud.

He was an expert at public manipulation and propaganda.

He is credited with the start of the first Public Relations. It should have been named Public Brainwashing and Manipulating the Masses.

U.S. politicians (world politicians) use his techniques to this day.

Pertaining to basic "good" education and trusting empirical evidence; I was referring to the majority of Tea Party and Republicans. They believe in the Bible over scientific facts. They still believe trickle down worked and will work again. No amount of evidence will sway them.

I think there is a huge correlation to the MAJORITY of contemporary issues this country (and the world due to the influence of this country) faces today.

I am an avid documentary watcher. Edward Bernays is mentioned in many of them.

Politicians, corporations, and the military use his techniques.

There are videos available on YouTube; just type in Edward Bernays.

History shows those in power never support education of the worker bees.

An educated populace is much more difficult to control and manipulate.