Global Economic Intersection
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Investments
    • Invest in Amazon $250
  • Cryptocurrency
    • Best Bitcoin Accounts
    • Bitcoin Robot
      • Quantum AI
      • Bitcoin Era
      • Bitcoin Aussie System
      • Bitcoin Profit
      • Bitcoin Code
      • eKrona Cryptocurrency
      • Bitcoin Up
      • Bitcoin Prime
      • Yuan Pay Group
      • Immediate Profit
      • BitQH
      • Bitcoin Loophole
      • Crypto Boom
      • Bitcoin Treasure
      • Bitcoin Lucro
      • Bitcoin System
      • Oil Profit
      • The News Spy
      • Bitcoin Buyer
      • Bitcoin Inform
      • Immediate Edge
      • Bitcoin Evolution
      • Cryptohopper
      • Ethereum Trader
      • BitQL
      • Quantum Code
      • Bitcoin Revolution
      • British Trade Platform
      • British Bitcoin Profit
    • Bitcoin Reddit
    • Celebrities
      • Dr. Chris Brown Bitcoin
      • Teeka Tiwari Bitcoin
      • Russell Brand Bitcoin
      • Holly Willoughby Bitcoin
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Investments
    • Invest in Amazon $250
  • Cryptocurrency
    • Best Bitcoin Accounts
    • Bitcoin Robot
      • Quantum AI
      • Bitcoin Era
      • Bitcoin Aussie System
      • Bitcoin Profit
      • Bitcoin Code
      • eKrona Cryptocurrency
      • Bitcoin Up
      • Bitcoin Prime
      • Yuan Pay Group
      • Immediate Profit
      • BitQH
      • Bitcoin Loophole
      • Crypto Boom
      • Bitcoin Treasure
      • Bitcoin Lucro
      • Bitcoin System
      • Oil Profit
      • The News Spy
      • Bitcoin Buyer
      • Bitcoin Inform
      • Immediate Edge
      • Bitcoin Evolution
      • Cryptohopper
      • Ethereum Trader
      • BitQL
      • Quantum Code
      • Bitcoin Revolution
      • British Trade Platform
      • British Bitcoin Profit
    • Bitcoin Reddit
    • Celebrities
      • Dr. Chris Brown Bitcoin
      • Teeka Tiwari Bitcoin
      • Russell Brand Bitcoin
      • Holly Willoughby Bitcoin
No Result
View All Result
Global Economic Intersection
No Result
View All Result

Read like a Conservative to See the World in a New Way!

admin by admin
March 1, 2015
in Uncategorized
0
0
SHARES
5
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

by Fabius Maximus, FabiusMaximus.com

Summary: Today’s exercise might open your eyes and raise you consciousness, hopefully in a good way. Here’s what a conservative, of the extreme variety, reads over the course of a week, stories describing a terrifying world of powerful enemies, foreign and domestic, poised to attack (or already subverting America from within). It’s about our weakness and their strength. But more importantly this distorted news flow has tilted the nation’s mental in an unbalanced and fearful way. {2nd of 2 posts today.}

“you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
– John 8:32. Yes, but lies told the weak are more politically useful.

How have so many Americans become so fearful and militaristic since 9/11, urging an ever more belligerent foreign policy (despite its repeated failures)? There have been studies showing a large fraction of people with a bias or tilt towards these things, such as “Tea Party Members Cultural Dispositions ‘Authoritarianism, Fear Of Change, Libertarianism And Nativism’“.

But there’s more to it. An industry has arise to feed our fears. The information “diet” we consume exacerbates these traits, so that we see a distorted view of the world, with every threat exaggerated in size and immanence. The repeated failure of these threats to affect us does change their views, mysteriously.

Here’s a sample of stories from just a few days – most from respectable sources (it’s much worse in the shadowy corners of the Internet). Only a few from Fox News and the Washington Times, as that would be too easy. Nothing here from the flow of racism; we discussed that yesterday.

Some of these stories are accurate, but lack context. Some are exaggerated. Some are fanciful. It’s the selectivity of the diet that produces the desired effect, making the subject easy to rule. Imagine credulously reading these every day for years. Terror and a kind of paranoia are natural results, plus a desire to strike before they get us.

Foreign Enemies

“How the Military Will Fight ISIS on the Dark Web“, Patrick Tucker, Defense One. “Al-Qaeda morphs into a new movement since 9/11“, AP. AQ has gone thru more changes since 9/11 than Lady GaGa. Always threatening yet seldom acting. “The U.S. strategy to defeat the Islamic State is underpowered“, Washington Post editorial. “Islamic State group’s war chest is growing daily“, AP. Perhaps in a decade or so it will equal that of Liechtenstein ($420 million per year).

Propaganda for Sheeple

Never too soon to preemptively wet your pants about the next attack:“NYPD, others on high alert after terrorist threat“, UPI. Must have been another slow news day. “Al-Shabaab Threatens U.S. Attacks: Should You Be Worried?“, Ashish Kumar Sen. . “Islamic State supporter warns of attacks against U.S.“, Reuters. They can always run these stories on a slow news day. It doesn’t bother anyone that nothing has happened after 14 years of imminent attacks.

“How Russia Is Revolutionizing Information Warfare“, Peter Pomerantsev, Defense One. It’s a staple of this literature that nations with a fraction of our resources (e.g., Iran, Russia, China) are ahead of us in some vital military tech (remember the Bomber Gap and the Missile Gap?). “Russia successfully tests nuclear missile, more planned“, Reuters. Oddly these seldom provide a context by comparing their programs with our own. “NATO Ship in Black Sea Buzzed By Russian Planes, Russia Disputes Account“, US Navy Institute. Unlike most reports, the USNI mentions the Russian denial. Also seldom mentioned is that these are always in international airspace; hardly acts of war. “Russia Releases Photos of its Submarine Fleet“, Defense Tech. Again no context by comparison with the vastly larger and more advanced US fleet. “Nuclear Specter Returns: ‘Threat of War Is Higher than in the Cold War’“, Der Spiegel. “Britain says scrambles fighter jets to escort Russian bombers“, Reuters. Propeller-driven Tu-95 bombers, not state of the art when first flown in 1952 (same as the jet-engined B-52). They were, of course, in international air space. “Ukraine is today’s West Berlin“, op-ed in the WaPo by Mikheil Saakashvili. He was president of Georgia from 2004 to 2013, and is now chairman of the International Advisory Council on Reforms for the President of Ukraine. As if the guys running Ukraine are interested in “reforms”.

“How to Push Back against an Aggressive China: Enter the ‘Quad’“, James J Carafano, National Interest. China should ask our Latin American neighbors for tips about being aggressive; they’ve seen it all from the US. NI runs some good material, but is working to become Fear-mongers Central. “Chinese New Years Photos Show Off Liaoning Aircraft Carrier“, Defense Tech. Quite aggressive of China to buy a small old carrier. Unlike our large powerful fleet.

“Iran’s Guard begins military exercises near key strait“, AP. Other nations defending themselves is another staple news story. Very aggressive, unlike the exercises we hold off their coast.

“U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ by North Korean nuclear advance“, Reuters. Never in history has such a large nation been terrified for so long by such a small nation. Like an elephant afraid of a mouse.

Ministry of Truth

Enemies at home

Doings of the secret jihadist anarchist communist foreign unsurper Obama: “Obama’s Untruth, Inc.:Let us count the ways: bald lies, lies of omission, mythography, amnesia, redaction . . .“, Victor Davis Hanson, National Review. “Obama vs. the generals“, Marc A. Thiessen, Wa Po. “Watch Obama’s Top General Subtly, Repeatedly Skewer the President’s National-Security Policies“. “HOW IS VERY SAD FOR AMERICANS! OUR PRESIDENT DIDN’T BOTHER TO REPRESENT AMERICANS IN PARIS WHEN 40+ WORLD LEADERS DID” , blog of Greta Van Susteren of Fox News. Love the ALL CAPS. “Top general: ‘Islamists embedded in White House?’“, Patriots For America. One from the fringe, just to remind you what’s out there, and what they say about Obama. “U.S. military decimated under Obama, only ‘marginally able’ to defend nation“, Rowan Scarborough. Fun with numbers to produce delusional conclusion! “Defense cuts degrading military, US no longer able to fight 2 wars at same time“, Fox News.

“Benghazi bombshell: Diplomat tells of secret operation to withhold damaging docs from review board“, Rick Moran, American Thinker. Benghazi, Benghazi, BENGHAZI. No number of GOP-run investigations – all dry holes – can weary their faithful.

The threatening others amongst us: “New York man accused of trying to recruit, aid ISIS militants“, Fox News.

“A Movement Betrayed: The Arms Control Crowd’s Iran Hypocrisy“, Emily B. Landau & Shimon Stein, National Interest.

Today’s hippie-bashing: “MOVIE DEALS DEATH BLOW TO VICIOUS LIES ABOUT VIETNAM: ‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE WERE THE GOOD GUYS’“, WND. Read this website to see the popular delusions on the hard right. Just as scary as any of these stories. It’s a dress rehearsal for the “stab in the back“ explanaton for our failures in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Obama White House deporting fewer illegal immigrants than budget allows“, Washington Times. They seldom mention that Obama has been the top Presidentfor deporting illegals

“Despite Blacks Enslaved by Muslims Across the World, Maxine Waters Calls Americans Bigots for Opposing Sharia Law“, Pamela Geller. The coming of Sharia Law to America is another popular trope on the far Right.

For More Information

Today was conservatives’ day to feature on the FM website. The Left get’s their turn often enough; see the posts about climate change to hear them howl.

See the posts about Information and Disinformation. See the right-side menu bar to find more information about any of the subjects mentioned here.

Previous Post

Insider Trading 27 February 2015: Sprint CEO Makes a Large Purchase

Next Post

How The Geography Of Jobs Affects Unemployment. Why Job Accessibility Is Limited For Some Groups And What It Means For Anti-poverty Policies.

Related Posts

US Institutions Account For 85% Of Bitcoin Acquisition In ‘Very Positive Sign’ – Matrixport
Economics

US Institutions Account For 85% Of Bitcoin Acquisition In ‘Very Positive Sign’ – Matrixport

by John Wanguba
January 28, 2023
U.S. Tackles Google Online Ad Business Monopoly In Latest Big Tech Lawsuit
Business

U.S. Tackles Google Online Ad Business Monopoly In Latest Big Tech Lawsuit

by John Wanguba
January 28, 2023
Tesla Plans $3.6B Nevada Expansion To Produce Semi Truck, Battery Cells
Business

Tesla Plans $3.6B Nevada Expansion To Produce Semi Truck, Battery Cells

by John Wanguba
January 28, 2023
Fed Policy Aiming To Align Bank Oversight Might Restrict Crypto Activities By State Banks
Business

Fed Policy Aiming To Align Bank Oversight Might Restrict Crypto Activities By State Banks

by John Wanguba
January 28, 2023
Microsoft Cloud Business Keeps Profits Flowing In Challenging Times
Business

Microsoft Cloud Business Keeps Profits Flowing In Challenging Times

by John Wanguba
January 27, 2023
Next Post

How The Geography Of Jobs Affects Unemployment. Why Job Accessibility Is Limited For Some Groups And What It Means For Anti-poverty Policies.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Business
  • Econ Intersect News
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Uncategorized

Browse by Tags

adoption altcoins banking banks Binance Bitcoin Bitcoin adoption Bitcoin market Bitcoin mining blockchain BTC business China crypto crypto adoption cryptocurrency crypto exchange crypto market crypto regulation decentralized finance DeFi Elon Musk ETH Ethereum Europe finance FTX inflation investment market analysis markets Metaverse mining NFT nonfungible tokens oil market price analysis recession regulation Russia technology Tesla the UK the US Twitter

Archives

  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • August 2010
  • August 2009

Categories

  • Business
  • Econ Intersect News
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Uncategorized
Global Economic Intersection

After nearly 11 years of 24/7/365 operation, Global Economic Intersection co-founders Steven Hansen and John Lounsbury are retiring. The new owner, a global media company in London, is in the process of completing the set-up of Global Economic Intersection files in their system and publishing platform. The official website ownership transfer took place on 24 August.

Categories

  • Business
  • Econ Intersect News
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Uncategorized

Recent Posts

  • US Institutions Account For 85% Of Bitcoin Acquisition In ‘Very Positive Sign’ – Matrixport
  • U.S. Tackles Google Online Ad Business Monopoly In Latest Big Tech Lawsuit
  • Tesla Plans $3.6B Nevada Expansion To Produce Semi Truck, Battery Cells

© Copyright 2021 EconIntersect - Economic news, analysis and opinion.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Bitcoin Robot
    • Bitcoin Profit
    • Bitcoin Code
    • Quantum AI
    • eKrona Cryptocurrency
    • Bitcoin Up
    • Bitcoin Prime
    • Yuan Pay Group
    • Immediate Profit
    • BitIQ
    • Bitcoin Loophole
    • Crypto Boom
    • Bitcoin Era
    • Bitcoin Treasure
    • Bitcoin Lucro
    • Bitcoin System
    • Oil Profit
    • The News Spy
    • British Bitcoin Profit
    • Bitcoin Trader
  • Bitcoin Reddit

© Copyright 2021 EconIntersect - Economic news, analysis and opinion.

en English
ar Arabicbg Bulgarianda Danishnl Dutchen Englishfi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanel Greekit Italianja Japaneselv Latvianno Norwegianpl Polishpt Portuguesero Romanianes Spanishsv Swedish