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It's the PNAC Way
Why, of course the people don't want war. Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war, when the best he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece. Naturally, the common people don't want war...that is understood. But, afterall, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or fascist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them that they are being attacked and denounce the fascifist for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.
Herman Goering, Nazi Reichsmarshall & Luftwaffe Chief Nuremburg, Germany April 18, 1946
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