Quote by Douglas MacArthur

It is part of the general pattern of misguided policy that our country is now geared to an arms economy which was bred in an artificially induced psychosis of war hysteria and nurtured upon an incessant propaganda of fear.

It is part of the general pattern of misguided policy that o

Summary

This quote criticizes the current state of the country's policies, stating that there is a misplaced focus on an arms economy. It suggests that this focus has arisen from a deliberate creation of war hysteria and relentless fear-based propaganda. The speaker argues that the country has become entangled in a system driven by fear and military buildup, rather than pursuing policies that prioritize the well-being and needs of its citizens.

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Fear

By Douglas MacArthur

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