Progressive News - What's Wrong With Patriotic Journalism? by Robert Jensen: "�There is one difference,� I pointed out. �In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare war.�
�Oh, that is all well and good, but, 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 that they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.�["
Thursday, October 14, 2004
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