Newark Execution Murders

[Archon_Wing]

I mean they are not stupid...

Don't be so generous.;)

But in essence, people want solutions that fit in one sentence or catchphrase. "Attack iraq" "Send more troops" "Patriot Act". Then they act surprised when it doesn't work. The war on terror is about as efficient as using a nuclear weapon on a cockroach infestation. People need their symbols of evil to be as concrete as possible-- they need to be recognized as obvious targets to focus on. Then of course, when the real evil creeps in, it comes in unnoticed.

Then of course, I suppose fear mongering is a great way to detract from actual issues. Fear mongering seems to be favorite tactic for a number the Republican presidential hopefuls except for one notable exception (of course, the Democrats aren't really any better)

I think the first part of this video summarizes it pretty well; I thought of it as I was reading your post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SsSZ-lvPfc

(yes, it's hardly objective, so take with a grain of salt but yea that's I just thought it was kind of funny tongue.gif)