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This analogy seems interesting, but leaves out those of us who never cared for sports! Where do we fit in the narrative?

Earlier this year I read Matthias Desmet's book on mass formation psychosis, and was somewhat disappointed in his dismissal of the idea that certain people control the masses through propaganda and other means. (Check out Edward Bernays and his 1928 book on Propaganda.) Recently I acquired the 1956 book, The Rape of the Mind, by Joost Meerloo, but have only read the introduction thus far.

Thank you for posting this article.

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Why on earth would you place the word "cock" in an otherwise intelligent and dignified article? Shame on you.

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