"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and then denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to greater danger."
-- Hermann Gφering (Nazi Germany's second in command) at the Nuremberg trials

ok,ok. i got this from alfie who got it from somebody else who got it from somebody else i'm sure, but there' a reason it's such a cliche (fancy word)

  posted by Unknown @ 7:30 ip.