Propaganda.

The media constantly feed us fear and threat.

We are told daily that there is evil and violence threatening our very lives.

Usually from some outsider or minority group.

Just look at the headlines!

This is quite deliberate.   

The rich and powerful men who own our media invest in fear in order to sell us their political candidates.

And they try to control our perceptions.

"We need a strong leader who can put down the threat."

"Not these wishy-washy, left-wing bleeding hearts who can't handle the economy."

Or so they say.

And it works.

So don't expect the climate of fear to change.

Fear is the currency of political power.

And power is the purpose of their propaganda.

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