The idea that the United States is the greatest country in the world is a concept that most Americans have embraced since the end of the Second World War. As a young boy growing up in New York City during the 1950s, I remember how enjoyable, fulfilling, and prosperous the times were.
Since the USSR breakup in 1991, the United States has held superiority in commercial and military power, and the US dollar has been the world’s dominant reserve currency. Considering that politics is mainly about power and influence…
The mainstream narrative insists that we fear Russia because of its expansionist policy. Just as the domino theory against communism was the battle cry that got us involved in Vietnam, so too do we hear the same cry about Russia’s expansionist goals. If Ukraine falls, God knows who is next!
Manipulation can be a complex, often dishonest, and deceitful use of emotions to control or influence others to think and behave as you want them to. It’s important to note that these tactics can be unethical and can seriously harm individuals.
It is critical to remember that essential human wants and needs are fundamentally the same, regardless of where and how we live. At the same time, we must not forget that there are people and groups hell-bent on promoting hate and violence by emphasizing the differences between people instead of the similarities.
What I find alarming is how much of what Bernays said and put into practice more than 60 years ago applies to current events. His manipulation tactics, so commonplace during the 20th century, have been fine-tuned and used by people and industries in power today.
We are in the midst of a deciding point in world history. The latest news is that the West, especially the United States, has shown no interest in negotiating with Russia to put an end to the war in Ukraine.
Nations accustomed to bullying other countries and spreading misinformation and fake news are being asked to change their ways…
The time for change is now!
If we pause one moment to contemplate the present state of the world, it’s difficult to deny that we need to wake up to the fact that things are not going well for human beings and the planet.
Is carbon dioxide poisoning the air? How much trouble are we really in? This CO2 Coalition Climate Chronicles video explains the role of carbon dioxide and its necessity for our food supply and survival.
