The subject line is taken from the Nuremberg trials of 1946 according to Gilbert's NUREMBERG DIARY.

"Of couorse the people don't want war...that is to be understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders."

"That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger."

"It works the same in any country."

Even ours. just listen to some of the posts on these boards?

Publius