I would suggest you read about defectors and refugees from North Korea that actually make it out of the country. When interviewed, these people state beliefs in the most outlandish and bizarre pieces of propaganda. Situations like women absolutely convinced that if they touch dropped pamphlets from the South (through air campaigns to spread information to the people) that their hands will rot off . When asked, if they really felt it was true, they state that they really believed it. That's just one example.
Why should I take the time to read it when you just watched it on the Daily Show?
a non-populist, meditative, complex piece of television
vs.
was John actually having sex with a robot?
Enough Said.
MOD PARENT UP! Slashdotters need to make this happen for the American public. Even if I can't trust the Colbert-Black juggernaut, at least I'll ENJOY not trusting them...
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