“To a ruling class that had already grown tired of democracy’s demand that freedom be granted to its subjects, disinformation provided a regulatory framework to replace the U.S. Constitution. By aiming at the impossible, the elimination of all error and deviation from party orthodoxy, the ruling class ensures that it will always be able to point to a looming threat from extremists—a threat that justifies its own iron grip on power.”
Not light reading. Huge article, literally huge, but it covers tons of stuff. Might be suitable for sharing with still asleep family & friends to try to wake them up.
Good article. As it started out with the standard McCarthy bashing (who was right), I was tempted not to read it.