"Los poderes a cargo nos mantienen en un estado perpetuo de miedo nos mantienen en una estampida continua de fervor patriótico con el grito de grave emergencia nacional."
— Douglas MacArthur
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Simplified Meaning:
People running the country often try to keep everyone scared all the time. They do this by always saying that there is a big danger to the nation. This makes people come together in a rush of strong national pride. For example, if the government says there is a serious threat from another country, people will support whatever actions the government wants to take, even if it means going to war. By creating this constant feeling of crisis, the leaders can distract us from other important issues. Understanding this can help us stay calm and think for ourselves before reacting to what we hear.
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