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In reply to the discussion: Just like all the other fascist police states... [View all]leveymg
(36,418 posts)53. In all fascist police states, some humanity remains to become the focus of propaganda.
Last edited Tue Apr 30, 2013, 03:11 PM - Edit history (2)
Every regime endeavors to show how kind and compassionate it is, particularly to loyal subjects who put up with authoritarian bullshit without compliant. Like this friendly guy delivering groceries to grateful French orphans.
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Um point in fact fascist states tend to make sure the milk comes from them.
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#4
Well the propaganda behind the photo op is pretty brilliant, it has the facebook crowd swooning
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#35
You're saying the distribution of this image has been orchestrated by the BPD PR office?
baldguy
Apr 2013
#36
Did I say that? Are you assuming all propaganda orginates from the state?
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#37
You think the meme just made itself. Someone put the words over the photo
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#44
Where do I say nefarious? thats news to me. Just well meaning but ignorant nationalism imho
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#97
You need to read things as a whole, if you only read one line out of context you will stay confused.
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#100
A square can be a rectangle without a rectangle being a square. Your logic is fatally flawed.
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#104
Your baffelment seems to come from a misunderstanding of how sets work
Exultant Democracy
May 2013
#113
In all fascist police states, some humanity remains to become the focus of propaganda.
leveymg
Apr 2013
#53
Absolutely, you have zeroed in on the most troubling aspect of this meme.
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#70
Fascist states also tend to deny free and unconcerned speech critical of that government appearing
LanternWaste
Apr 2013
#72
Do you consider that the US is the number one jailer in the world when you posted this?
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#99
One act of genuine kindness negates the trashing of the 4th Amendment? Nice. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#13
"LOL"? People have normalized to any attacker situation as being "terrorism" and do not mind
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#17
Yes, be "done with" DU's truth-tellers. I'm certain you fully understand the NDAA's section 1021
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#61
I think it's cute when people think they're fighting fascism by imitating a religious terrorist.
Bucky
Apr 2013
#28
Yeah because any questioning of the government means you are part of Alex Jones' site.
davidn3600
Apr 2013
#39
Unbelievable, yes? Simply absolutist. If we're stuck on movies which tell the truth, then
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#57
How is this not pure flame-bait? Thrill me with your acumen. And here are some confirmable FACTS
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#59
Obvious flame-baiter is obvious. Sorry, not goig to play as is most obviously the hope. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#106
You've most obviously not even read a single link I've proffered. Not a single word.
Fire Walk With Me
May 2013
#109
so what? the fact that a policeman brought someone milk doesn't mean that he doesn't work
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#15
not my fault you used a stupid example. the nazis ran youth camps. hitler loved babies &
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#21
your example *is* silly. mine is not, as nazis are the #1 example for 'police state'.
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#34
Yes in a discussion of "all the other fascist police states" invoking Nazis is silliness...thud
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#38
What is the precise number of police states which allow for all practical intents and purposes
LanternWaste
Apr 2013
#73
Some people are not interested in actually discussing the topic, only in declaiming it as impossible
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2013
#18
Someone should ask those teens whether they feel they live in a police state
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#26
The apples are the US in the case of the teens and then oranges are the US in the case of boston?
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#40
No one could have predicted that private prisons would lead to a corrupt judiciary
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#41
I hang out on a site where "no one could have predicted" is always used ironically or sarcastically
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#90
Yet was lactose intolerant, and avoided dairy products... for example, milk.
LanternWaste
Apr 2013
#74