Well, I suppose ignorance is bliss in my case. But, notwithstanding my personal myopic view, I must say the article is well written and well received. Indeed, this survival instinct of ours to fall to propaganda, to rush to take sides without thought (tribalism), and our lust for blood and dominance must be overcome or we here at Steemit shall lay waste of each other, but on a larger scale will lead to our destruction in the world. Where will our viciousness end? It must end within our own hearts and minds.
Oh, and by the way, when I first started reading this post I thought, "Well hooray, he's going to expose the US/EU rabid propaganda against Russia for what it is: an attempt to sway the public mind against a false demon in preparation for war. The American/EU public is grossly ignorant of the facts in Syria and the Ukraine and is poised to blindly follow, once again, those who manipulate the peasants to rush to arms. If we can't overcome our own ignorance and primal instincts here on Steemit then, well, we'll sow what we have reaped, unfortunately the same will happen in the larger world...we will reap what has been sown...death and destruction.
I could have easily expanded my examples to include modern propaganda as well. However, then I would end up with a post a mile long when printed out. But you got the point and make the connection which is fantastic! Just more examples of the same problem.
I must admit, I really enjoy reading your posts. I love the way you think. You are articulate, a master of the language and a beautiful communicator. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all. I appreciate your insight, beliefs, thoughts and feelings. Peace to you brother.
Thanks very much for the supportive comments. I love it here on Steemit. I've found a suitable venue for my writing and I find great pleasure in sharing. I must say, however, what I've said before: I appreciate and highly value what you share with us. The pen does find power in your hand.