Thank You. the secret suppression of freedom of expression follows a strict code. Members of the government and their policies are immunized by the mass media and any form of criticism is sterilized by the rapprochement with right-wing radicalism. this is the end of democratic exchange

TomK

> the establishment is succeeding in convincing people that the economy is wonderful

I think (hope?) you're being overly pessimistic. It seems to me like people are generally aware that the economy stinks, despite the numerous think pieces to the contrary, even if they aren't yet putting the blame in the right places.

Undisciplined

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Farmers' Protests: The Silenced Middle Class

Great post, Tom! It gets frustrating when people don't see what's right in front of them. In the US the establishment is succeeding in convincing people that the economy is wonderful. Powell soothes the masses on a major network while the BLS puts out manipulated employment numbers. 