After reading the whole thread I am reminded of my studies in Graco-Roman history in graduate school. Western civilization's history 2500 years ago was no different that the whole Nixon/JFK/CIA drama. Its like a microcosm of thousands of years of murder, corruption, theft and intrigue.
What is astonishing is when it happens in our own ti…
After reading the whole thread I am reminded of my studies in Graco-Roman history in graduate school. Western civilization's history 2500 years ago was no different that the whole Nixon/JFK/CIA drama. Its like a microcosm of thousands of years of murder, corruption, theft and intrigue.
What is astonishing is when it happens in our own time millions believe in established narratives and propaganda intended to distract and onbuscate what is happening. When people demonstrate healthy skepticism the lables come forth...conspiracy theory, fake news, disinformation, cranks, alt-right deniers etc, etc.
Skepticism will always be a necessary ingredient for a healthy democracy regardless of governments attempts to stifle it.
After reading the whole thread I am reminded of my studies in Graco-Roman history in graduate school. Western civilization's history 2500 years ago was no different that the whole Nixon/JFK/CIA drama. Its like a microcosm of thousands of years of murder, corruption, theft and intrigue.
What is astonishing is when it happens in our own time millions believe in established narratives and propaganda intended to distract and onbuscate what is happening. When people demonstrate healthy skepticism the lables come forth...conspiracy theory, fake news, disinformation, cranks, alt-right deniers etc, etc.
Skepticism will always be a necessary ingredient for a healthy democracy regardless of governments attempts to stifle it.