You are a smart smart woman @amariespeaks! I actually completely agree with everything you said. And on top of your points, I would also say the mind manipulations occur in so many other ways too. From what political party we think we should support, to sending our boy/girls over to far away lands to "protect" us here in the "USA". There is a massive machine that is designed to keep us dumb and useless, and in most cases sadly that machine succeeds.
There is so much waste in so many areas that I could write 10x what you wrote and still just be on the intro. I'm happy that you 3 decided to work together and make a decision about this post. I know we have to start our boundaries from somewhere and adjust as we learn, so I'm proud of you all just making a decision.
If nothing else comes of it, I get to see some fire in your belly (definitely on this issue). And while we all have our pet peeves we dislike about particular subjects, I respect you and your thoughts on this subject.
Thank you @davemccoy I try to be as respectful of others as possible when it comes to differing opinions - I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech (not just freedom for those who share my values but all sides) I couldn't agree with you more about the mass mind control machine - its got its claws buried deep within us all - sometimes in such hidden, "accepted" ways that we forget they are even there.. what a great response thanks @davemccoy!