The glorification to which you refer is embedded in the relentless, 24/7 propaganda that distorts the actual amount of support among the populace, and masks the growing number of dissenters. I compare it to ad campaigns that seek to induce people to buy a product or see a movie. The system is amoral and caters to extremists and frauds. It usually attracts the worst of us, and the media present these ad campaigns as reality. It is a struggle to be honest and seek honest reportage.
The glorification to which you refer is embedded in the relentless, 24/7 propaganda that distorts the actual amount of support among the populace, and masks the growing number of dissenters. I compare it to ad campaigns that seek to induce people to buy a product or see a movie. The system is amoral and caters to extremists and frauds. It usually attracts the worst of us, and the media present these ad campaigns as reality. It is a struggle to be honest and seek honest reportage.