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I used to believe the same things, that politicians followed the general will of their potential voters. I don't anymore, and reading some Chomsky made me under
by DocTomoe 5y ago
I used to believe the same things, that politicians followed the general will of their potential voters. I don't anymore, and reading some Chomsky made me understand how the system works. "Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media" is suggested reading, with the caveat that it opens the readers eyes to a harrowing reality and that what has been seen cannot be unseen.
- tehjoker 5y agoAgreed, once you read that book (or watch the documentary [0]) it sets you down a new path of understanding. However, you will feel alternatively annoyed or horrified every day of the rest of your life. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuwmWnphqII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuwmWnphqII
- rhizome 5y agoIt's good, but there has to be a better introduction than a 3hr documentary.