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shuashbuckler:

Iskra - Culture Of Cowardice

A culture of cowardice 
Our ugliness unveiled 
Portrayed as a savior 
Whitewashing our crimes 

We are the heroes 
Crowned in our halos 
Policing the world 
Passing our judgment 

Our so-called enemies 
Are the victims of siege 
Bathed in our infamy 
A dark imposing spectrum 

This war turned system 
A means to monetary gain 
Taking control of countries 
Leaving famine and waste 

Canadian and American society has long used the corporate media to propagate its own self-righteousness. From emphasizing the divide between social classes to manufacturing scapegoats for political and economic gain. Psychological conditioning over a long period of time has led to two economically separated, yet ultimately conservative, sections of society. The first section: a small percentage of wealthy individuals who run the private sector and maintain influence over local politicians. This class pushes to undermine and control weakened third world countries through proxy regimes and hit squads which support their capitalist structures; fashioning governments into corporate assets while openly neglecting the everyday needs of the people. At the same time they’ll shamelessly blame the poor and underprivileged whenever any of their so-called ‘economic crises’ arise. The second strata is comprised of the middle and lower classes who are often manipulated into believing that our problems stem from loose immigration laws, foreign countries, and liberal political views. Confused, scared, tired and frustrated they often label any criticism as ‘terrorist’  in accordance with the Bush administration’s openly racist agenda. This sociopolitical/pathological climate is leading to our downfall, creating an egotistical and cowardly culture which believes itself righteous and therefore free to brutally coerce the rest of the world. Global cop, global terror. 

A million dead 
Without a trace 
Genocide and destruction 
Hidden from our face 
Any depiction of real war 
Not ‘appropriate’ for broadcast 
If CNN showed the real story 
Support for war would never last 

Delivered propaganda 
We are mislead to believe 
In a brutal foreign policy 
Which supports corporate greed 

Molded and sedated 
Trapped in a web of lies 
Living under a blanket of fear 
They play with our minds. 
Answering the prayers of the rich 
The world trade center fell 
                                                      
                                                      
Initiating invasions and repression 
The rich will bury us all 

Increased state suppression 
TV influence, false connections 
We’re not allowed to criticize 
As we bomb countries into recession 

False leads and hidden agendas 
To support corrupt institutions 
Uncovering the truth is the key 
To any possible solutions. 

(via shuashbuckler-deactivated201211)