Mimi's Own Blog: Power of Nightmares

Spent 3 hours today watching this 2004 BBC series. Very good take on the origins of the politics of fear.
http://www.reallynews.com/video/pon/powerofnightmares.htm

Words to contemplate

"In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act." George Orwell

"There is a difference between an ad hominem argument and a logical response.” Joe Biden

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Ben Franklin

"What do you get when you add Media to Democracy? You get Mediocracy." Peter Bergman

"The American Dream,...you have to be asleep to believe it." George Carlin

I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer."
---Abraham Lincoln

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Power of Nightmares

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