Quote by John Stockwell

Short, successful military adventures are as effective as the Super Bowl in diverting people's attention from unpleasant truths.

Short, successful military adventures are as effective as th

Summary

This quote suggests that seemingly simple and triumphant military campaigns have the ability to distract people from less pleasant realities much like sporting events, such as the Super Bowl. Just like how the excitement and spectacle of the Super Bowl draws people's attention away from their everyday concerns, military triumphs can have a similar effect. These military adventures serve as a way to divert public focus and normalize the presence of more troubling or disruptive truths that may exist.

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By John Stockwell

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