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Here's an interesting quote:
"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, 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 pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." -- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials
I know I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but just wanted to remind people to reject the politics of fear-mongering when making your decision on who to vote for in the primaries and the general election.
This Iraq War is supported through a mixture of fascism and fear-mongering. Vote for the war because you don't want the great USA to 'lose'. Fascism at its best. Vote for the war because it's a forward strategy to prevent another 9/11. Fear-mongering at its best. This isn't Nazi Germany, so don't vote your fears, but instead your hopes and dreams of what you want this great country to become.
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