Quote by Brian Eno

When our governments want to sell us a course of action, they do it by making sure it's the only thing on the agenda, the only thing everyone's talking about. And they pre-load the ensuing discussion with highly selected images, devious and prejudicial language, dubious linkages, weak or false 'intelligence' and selected 'leaks.'

When our governments want to sell us a course of action, the

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This quote suggests that governments manipulate public opinion by carefully controlling the information and discussions surrounding their desired course of action. They achieve this by monopolizing the agenda and ensuring that the chosen topic becomes the sole focus point, diverting attention from alternative perspectives or issues. Additionally, the government uses propaganda techniques such as biased language, distorted connections, questionable information sources, and strategic leaks to sway public sentiment in their favor. Essentially, this quote highlights the deceptive tactics employed to shape public opinion according to the government's agenda.

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