The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia
The reigning doctrine of the country is sometimes called "American exceptionalism." It is nothing of the sort. It is probably close to a universal habit among imperial powers. France was hailing its "civilizing mission" in its colonies, while the French Minister of War called for "exterminating the indigenous population" of Algeria. Britain's nobility was a "novelty in the world," John Stuart Mill declared, while urging that this angelic power delay no ... Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
It is amazing that so many people, including "Reagan Democrats" were unable to see the malevolence that Reagan & those like him represented. But with schools that function as propaganda factories, promoting obedience, conformity, privilege, and anti-intellectual mindlessness, I guess no one should be surprised that truth is of no consequence.