Quote by Douglas MacArthur

Always there has been some terrible evil at home or some monstrous foreign power that was going to gobble us up if we did not blindly rally behind it.

Always there has been some terrible evil at home or some mon

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This quote highlights the recurring theme of fear-based propaganda employed by governments or authorities to gain unquestioning support from the citizens. It suggests that throughout history, whether it is a perceived internal threat or an external enemy, there has always been an evil force depicted as capable of destroying our way of life unless we unite behind it without questioning. This statement highlights the dangers of blindly following those in power without critically examining their motives or the validity of the threats they present.

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