For those whose understanding of the world is derived from what their governments and political leaders tell them to believe, and from the mainstream media which regurgitates the government’s views and ideology, the world is left black and white, us vs. them, a simple myth to hold on to. For these people: the economic crisis is over and we are now in a “recovery”; the ‘War on Terror’ is an age-old battle between the forces of good and evil, retribution for the attacks of 9/11, and is designed to battle ‘terrorism’ in every corner of the world; the era of imperialism ended with World War II, and America is not an ‘empire’, but rather a bastion for freedom which spreads democracy around the world; the war against Libya was intended to save innocent lives out of ‘humanitarian’ concerns; we must accept the loss and restriction of our fundamental rights and liberties in order to protect us from terrorists; Barack Obama has brought ‘change’ and is a beacon of ‘hope’; and the death of Osama bin Laden shows that the ‘War on Terror’ is working, and is worthy of going out in the streets to celebrate and cheer! For these people… the world is based upon a pervasive, unyielding myth, building illusions for all to see and believe. Here at Global Research, we strive to tear down these myths, expose the illusions, and reveal the magicians in the background. It is the focus and objective of Global Research to ask real questions, seek honest answers, and help the people take this knowledge to empower themselves to change the world for the better. In the words of Paul Craig Roberts: “I turn to Global Research every morning. Unlike the print and TV media, Global Research tells me what is going on in the world. A superb website.”
Posted on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:17:27 +0000