Not at all. They want a lively public debate with hot tempers on all sides... but only for those pre-approved topics of discussion where the public can get their 2 minute hate in and burn off some frustration with no actual effect.
It's not often I say this but Chomsky was right:
“The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum....”
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InternationalGoy ago
What he's really saying is to crack down on PUBLIC DEBATE.
Totalitarians ALWAYS say that censorship and banning of opposing political groups is for moral reasons. ALWAYS..
GapingAnus ago
Not at all. They want a lively public debate with hot tempers on all sides... but only for those pre-approved topics of discussion where the public can get their 2 minute hate in and burn off some frustration with no actual effect.
It's not often I say this but Chomsky was right:
Privacy_Terms ago
Say whatever you want within the Overton Window, but don't dare step outside of it.