"Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. "
-- Hermann Goering (off the record, at the Nuremberg trials)
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3 comments:
Dick:
Can you define patriotism for us... take as much space as you need but don't use our definition.
Thanks
Symmy: I have no idea what the heck you just said. Do you?
Well Symmy: you'll recall that we started this blog so people could post without fear of censorship.....so, you're welcomed.
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