Censored: How The West Became Soviet Russia

In the past few years, the West has seen a dramatic increase in censorship. Governments are cracking down on free speech, the media is being controlled, and propaganda is being used to manipulate the public.

CENSORED: How The West Became Soviet Russia

by Alan Dettlaff

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This is not a new phenomenon. The Soviet Union was a master of censorship. The government controlled all media, and any dissent was quickly crushed.

The West is not yet a Soviet Union, but it is moving in that direction. Here are some of the ways in which the West is becoming more and more like the Soviet Union:

• Government censorship: Governments are increasingly cracking down on free speech. In the United States, for example, the government has been using the Patriot Act to spy on its citizens and silence dissent.
• Media control: The media is also being controlled. In Russia, for example, the government has taken control of all major media outlets. In the United States, the media is increasingly dominated by a few large corporations that are closely aligned with the government.
• Propaganda: Propaganda is being used to manipulate the public. In the Soviet Union, the government used propaganda to create a cult of personality around Stalin. In the West, governments are using propaganda to promote their own agendas and demonize their opponents.

The West is not yet a Soviet Union, but it is moving in that direction. If we do not take action to stop it, we could end up living in a society where there is no free speech, no free media, and no freedom of thought.

What can we do to stop censorship?

There are a number of things we can do to stop censorship. Here are a few ideas:

• Support free speech: We need to support free speech and freedom of the press. We need to defend the rights of journalists and whistleblowers.
• Challenge propaganda: We need to challenge propaganda and disinformation. We need to be critical of the information we consume and share.
• Support independent media: We need to support independent media outlets. These outlets are not beholden to the government or to corporate interests.
• Educate ourselves: We need to educate ourselves about the dangers of censorship. We need to understand how censorship works and how to fight it.

Censorship is a serious threat to our freedom. We need to take action to stop it before it is too late.

CENSORED: How The West Became Soviet Russia

by Alan Dettlaff

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1549 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	208 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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