(cont.)Unfortunately, Adolf Hitler understood the power of speech, the power of propaganda and the power of the “big lie.” Physical power was paramount since he believed, “is not right that matters, but victory.” However, physical strength is not sufficient to consummate the revolution. It must be escorted, heralded by its honor guard: the power of speech. How did Hitler know this? Why did it ultimately fail?

POP

Sounds like something (speech-wise) that politicians are trying now.

This is exactly why freedom of speech is so important. It allows the opposition to call out the propaganda the other side is spewing for their own ulterior motives.

This is what the Bush administration has been doing for the past 8 years.

A very telling quote:

“See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda.”

~ George W. Bush, The White House, 2005-05-25.