A little piece of you
The little piece in me
Will die (this could be a miracle)
For this is not America
- David Bowie
“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. …We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a smoothly functioning society. …In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons…who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.”
― Edward Bernays, Propaganda
American companies are colonizing our towns and destroying home grown businesses. Our food is pumped full of chemicals and our TVs are full of brainwashing from American propaganda to advertising cancer causing and teeth rotting fizzy drinks. This leads to a weak, overweight, mentally ill population with heads full of obscure ideas and imagery.
One one end of the spectrum we have the fat acceptance movement and on the other – impossible to meet beauty standards. American magazines full of air brushed models marketed to teenagers.
Obesity is a significant public health issue in England, with the NHS actively working to address it through various prevention and treatment programs. Obesity is linked to various health problems, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. (NHS)
The normalization of obscurantism
American media is full of violence and perverse filth. Research suggests this exposure can have negative consequences, particularly for children and adolescents. Studies have linked media violence to increased aggressive behavior, normalization of violence results in a desensitization to violence.
with so many juxtaposed sounds and imagery coming from American media we are creating a mentally mutilated populous. rap music about guns, homicide and excessive greed are ringing in millions of heads.
The glamourization of guns and the normalization of drug taking, war, rape and mass violence is encroaching and filling the minds of our young. We have games that normalize drugging and mugging with prostitution thrown in.
The destruction of the soul and self control
We are creating a low impulse society of distracted people.
“In place of thoughts it has impulses, habits, and emotions.”
― Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda
The American philosophy of greed is good and do and have whatever you want is wrecking our biosphere.
The American habit of self aggrandizing and narcissistic behavior is ruining our mental health.