Another Lovely WarEconomy a bit slow? Population too high? Domestic criticisms mounting? Unity out of stride? Don't worry – Politicians have known since ages old the best solution to internal problems are external scapegoats. Find some country to invade while mentioning patriotism & starting parades. With proper manipulation & enough disinformation the majority can be geared for war. Invent a plausible context; any excuse will do – reasons won't matter once consumer prices hit the roof. There's nothing like a wonderful war to unite a country & make people feel life 's worth dying for. |
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| Chris: | Wasn't this how Bush started the war in Iraq? |
| Terri: | I'm afraid it's how most wars began. |
| Kris: | Maybe so, but with nuclear weapons this formula no longer seems viable – it's frightenly easy to destroy all human life. |
| Tim: | Yeah, we need more more wisdom and compassion. |
| Ted: | Or else something better than human life. |
