The Stupid and The Rich 9-End

9. As far as the mass mind is concerned, unless an event is recorded it did not occur. Those things unverified by media cannot impact the world. Gratification is best immediate for Maximum Advantage in shaping malleable public opinion–gauged by statistical data. One hears what one wants to hear; but one must hear it. Witnesses may see an event differently–the end result is the same–those not present will believe the media imagery other those simply present. Neutrality is a myth. Removal is not the same thing as being.

10. Neo-Conservatives and Neo-Liberals believe the exact same thing. In many cases, they are the same people. Interested in power, they will truck with anyone who will advance their status and goals. The means are essentially irrelevant. Their outlook is Machiavellian. The cannot see that Machiavelli lived in a time of the ascending state. His advice my be dated.

End. Except when threatened, discounting certain "criminal" archetypes, the simple are directly mostly harmless. The exceptions are fanatics and the violently insane. All may be used as tools for complex ends. Their passivity must be encouraged and nurtured. Fear is the easiest means for conditioning a population. Something may be repeated enough, that even though none believe it, few will dare say so. Social isolation is an efficient enabler. Media fills the void. The simple are not necessarily stupid, but less likely to actually question a verbal world–it matters less than more immediate concerns (and often with good reason). The stupid condition themselves. Hence, unless you discard free will, since the choice was conscious, the stupid deserve the consequences. The simple are not deluded; they are apathetic regarding a world beyond their control. The stupid believe they exert influence by being a part of a verbal construct. The stupid believes their opinions matter. The simple know it matters not at all. The simple are probably happier. Oh, how I envy the simple! Thinking is annoying–especially when you cannot actually do anything but wait. Things fall apart on their own. Patience is unpleasant.
–As always, Death to the Stupid!

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