Another difference is the media landscape has fractured. Beforehand, the lulling, hypnotic, and subliminal messages of the lamestream meedja would have sunk people back into sleep, as it continued the same lines as they are pushing during the conflict, until most just accept them for a quiet life.
But corporate media no longer dominates, especially among the young. They make their own media, and post it to each other, sans subliminals and psychopathic messaging.
We can certainly expect a much stronger focus "against disinformation" in coming times, and prison sentences "To send a message" for those who refuse to toe the line - all further undermining the narratives that we are "democracies".
The Western empire wishes to eat its cake and have it. They have all the data [of Authoritarianism, and Dissidence] compiled by Soviet authorities, along with a powerful PR system the Soviets could only dream of.
Before the French Aristos lost their heads, covered in so much gasping, outraged Anglo history lessons, 10s of thousands of French peasants lost their lives. Same in every anti-Colonial struggle.
This is an interesting thought. Do you mean that when Empires fall, the lowliest suffer the most? That seems to be true. And why it’s hard to make a middle class person into a revolutionary. They much prefer their comfort to real freedom and self responsibility.
Interestingly, although I use that term, and generally it refers to the old Colonial, Imperial Euro countries and their offspring like the USA, rereading the above post carefully I did not in fact use that term.
As this is the second time you've posted in reply, and the first was an invitation to go commit suicide, do you have a personal problem with me, Jennifer?
Another difference is the media landscape has fractured. Beforehand, the lulling, hypnotic, and subliminal messages of the lamestream meedja would have sunk people back into sleep, as it continued the same lines as they are pushing during the conflict, until most just accept them for a quiet life.
But corporate media no longer dominates, especially among the young. They make their own media, and post it to each other, sans subliminals and psychopathic messaging.
We can certainly expect a much stronger focus "against disinformation" in coming times, and prison sentences "To send a message" for those who refuse to toe the line - all further undermining the narratives that we are "democracies".
The Western empire wishes to eat its cake and have it. They have all the data [of Authoritarianism, and Dissidence] compiled by Soviet authorities, along with a powerful PR system the Soviets could only dream of.
Before the French Aristos lost their heads, covered in so much gasping, outraged Anglo history lessons, 10s of thousands of French peasants lost their lives. Same in every anti-Colonial struggle.
That struggle has now come home.
This is an interesting thought. Do you mean that when Empires fall, the lowliest suffer the most? That seems to be true. And why it’s hard to make a middle class person into a revolutionary. They much prefer their comfort to real freedom and self responsibility.
What do you mean by 'Western Powers?'
Interestingly, although I use that term, and generally it refers to the old Colonial, Imperial Euro countries and their offspring like the USA, rereading the above post carefully I did not in fact use that term.
As this is the second time you've posted in reply, and the first was an invitation to go commit suicide, do you have a personal problem with me, Jennifer?
I hope not. Can't see the point of it.
Gnuneo I have absolutely no problem with you. I certainly would never suggest anyone commit suicide.
A lot of comments get mixed-up on these pages.
Be safe.
@JennyStokes
Why I try to preface every response with @somebody's screen name