"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." - Edward Bernays from the book "Propaganda" in 1928
Much has changed over the last few years, some very erratic and unexpected shifts in perception. For a time it seemed as though progress was being made. People were discussing topics that were once only whispered in dark corners for fear of being cast out from their circles, deemed a theorizer of conspiracies. But just as quickly as these topics were brought to light, Americans were bedazzled by the "anti-establishment” candidates of the 2016 election. Even many preaching the evils of the current system where once again woven back into the fold of the two-party paradigm, allowing them to think they had finally won, not realizing they had fallen victim to the classic bernaysian manipulation that once fooled the past generations, who were balked at for there naivety by those now emphatically cheering for the State.
Was this all part of the plan? Were we led to believe that long-told lies were finally being exposed, only to lull the masses back into a state of subservience and blind patriotism? How would that even be done? What type of massive control structure would be needed to execute such a manipulation? Is that even possible?
Here to discuss this and much more is James Corbett of www.CorbettReport.com.
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James Corbett:
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James Corbett: How To REALLY Defeat Globalism
https://www.corbettreport.com/how-to-really-defeat-globalism/
James Corbett: 9/11: A Conspiracy Theory
https://www.corbettreport.com/911-a-conspiracy-theory/
Links:
Simon Sinek - "Why Leaders Eat Last"
FBI Created Events:
https://theintercept.com/2015/02/26/fbi-manufacture-plots-terrorism-isis-grave-threats/
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/opinion/sunday/terrorist-plots-helped-along-by-the-fbi.html
http://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/top-news/heres-fbi-instead-catching-orlando-shooter/
https://www.rt.com/usa/166060-usa-fbi-terrorism-prosecutions/
https://theintercept.com/2015/03/16/howthefbicreatedaterrorist/
Prussian School Model:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prussian_education_system
http://www.wakingtimes.com/2014/01/28/untold-history-modern-u-s-education-founding-fathers/
http://www.returnofkings.com/64892/why-is-the-united-states-still-using-the-prussian-education-system
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Great discussion Ryan and you hit the nail on the head with pointing out the divide and conquer agenda always looming in the background.
I also strongly agree with James that events like these could try to undermine the independent media using some of the staples of the community like 'crisis actors' and 'false flags'. The Co-opting of actual grievances and 'steering' them in different directions that serve the interests of the media/gov/tbtb/etc.
Another way this can be accomplished is by polluting alt media. Flooding the alt media space with so many conspiracies to help mask the ones that are an actual threat to the establishment. Flat Earth comes to mind here. Getting people to invest their time and energy in topics such as these, at least imho, are done for the purposes of misdirection, distraction and to discredit people who unfortunately are gullible enough to be taken in by these psy-ops.
Great interview, fascinating conversation.
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. There are just so many ways that any of us can fall victim to the intense programming always under way. We just have to always be open to another's perspective, even if they do not return the favor, and question all that comes our way without fail. The good thing is we have outlets such as Steemit that allow us to pull away from it to some degree. We have a good thing building here. I truly think this is the future, and people are beginning to see that. We also must protect it from those who would turn it into yet another CIAFacebook.
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I couldn't agree more. I am currently involved in enduring flags from a 'professional flagger' whose wallet seems to verify they are funded off chain. I reckon this smacks of exactly the kind of mechanism by which such subversion of Steemit can occur.
Can't say this particular party is being funded thereby, but neither can I rule it out. The details of their interests clearly seem aligned with such parties, but that's merely speculative. It's the mechanism that alarms me.
Thoughts on how to deal with such accounts? I just have been calling them out on their BS and enduring the flags. Actually, reveling in the flags LOL. Every flag just proves my point that they are intent on censoring information they want less known.
Thanks for another great post!
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Good points. I've long been convinced the UFO thing, and FE too, are used as 'dither beasts' ( a concept from ancient MMOs) to distract truthers who must try and set folks straight, thus dithering away their time.
I was struck by Corbett's consideration of how disparate communities can work together for limited purposes, such as against war. This is something I reckon we can all work harder to achieve.
Even with Code Pink.
Thanks!
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Highly rEsteemed!
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