“Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen
acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do
about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is
to surrender one's self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to face that choice. Hence, most
propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker but only to give moral cowards an excuse not to think at all.”
– Michael Rivero