Several days ago, someone here put up a thought-provoking diary on the use of "fear" as a method of manipulation. I would apologize first because I can not reference that diary for you folks. The author listed all the issues we are manipulated by via the gov't or the rethugs: fear of communism or socialism; big black men (think Ashley Todd); AIDS and Gays; our own sexuality; Peace (really scary); gun-control; God's wrath; Race-baiting; and ACORN. The list was incredibly long. If someone knows of the piece I am referring to, please send me the link.
When I read this diary entry, I suddenly had an "Aha" moment. My goal here is for someone to pick up this thread and do an in-depth article on this subject; someone like Devilstower or Jrandomposter. I have only nicked the surface. Here goes.
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