Frank HerbertDemocracy is susceptible to being led astray by having scapegoats paraded in front of the electorate. Get the rich, the greedy, the criminals, the stupid leader and so on ad nauseam.
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When the government takes away our rights and makes us fight against each other for survival, we are not only unhappy but also confused. People are brainwashed to believe that the problems they face are ones that only come with the rich and the greedy. The rich and the greedy are rarely blamed for anything these days. Instead, they are blamed for anything that is wrong in the country.
If the country is in debt, it’s because of the wealth of the rich or because of corrupt politicians. If there is violence in the street, it’s because of poor people who don’t have jobs or else they would be able to pay their rent.
Source: Chapterhouse: Dune
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