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I think there is a good reason why the propaganda system works that way. It recognizes that the public will not support the actual policies. Therefore it is important to prevent any knowledge or understanding of them.
Noam Chomsky
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Noam Chomsky
Age: 95
Born: 1928
Born: December 7
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