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> That's the thing, they can't really defend themselves in the court of public opinion. If if they were able, how could they possibly win people over? They've
by digging 3y ago
> That's the thing, they can't really defend themselves in the court of public opinion.
If if they were able, how could they possibly win people over? They've violated our trust, privacy, and (arguably) our legal rights. Even if they're literally keeping the nation from being taken over by China or Russia, they're also the bad guys. I can accept that it's possible I'm better off with them than without them... but I hate them, because they abuse me.
- juve1996 3y agoMany Americans supported torture in Guantanamo bay in the name of safety, and other US atrocities. The idea that they wouldn't win over a majority of Americans seems unlikely.
- digging 3y agoYes, but they were supporting torture of other people. That's a big distinction for most. However, you are probably right that they conceivably could manufacture consent in this case as well.
- juve1996 3y agoMany americans support the death penalty against their very own citizens too. They can definitely manufacture consent, but for many that won't even be necessary at this point.