Quote by Paul Robeson

In fact, because of this deep desire for peace, the ruling class leaders of this land, from 1945 on, stepped up the hysteria and propaganda to drive into American minds the false notion that danger threatened them from the East.

In fact, because of this deep desire for peace, the ruling c

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This quote suggests that the ruling class in a certain land, starting from 1945, deliberately increased propaganda and fear mongering in order to create a widespread sense of danger coming from the East. The speaker implies that these tactics were employed to maintain control over the population by diverting their attention and triggering a deep desire for peace. The quote highlights the manipulative strategies used by certain leaders to shape public opinion and justify their actions.

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