Much written history is an ideologically safe commodity. - Michael Parenti

Ideological orthodoxy so permeates the plutocratic culture, masquerading as "pluralism," "democracy," and the "open society," that it is often not felt as indoctrination. The worst forms of tyranny are those so subtle, so deeply ingrained, so thoroughly controlling as not even to be consciously experienced. So, there are Americans who are afraid to entertain contrary notions for fear of jeopardizing their jobs, but who still think they are "free."

Our fear that Communism might someday take over most of the world blinds us to the fact that anti-communism already has.

The dirty truth is that the rich are the great cause of poverty.