"Naturally the common people don't want war: neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or 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 opponents of war for their lack of patriotism and that they expose the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."

Hermann Göring (German Reichmarshal during the 3rd Reich) at the Nuremberg Trials

I encourage anyone reading this to think about parallels in his/her country.

Quite frightening I think

Thank you for your attention, citizen

*EDIT: initially left out something of the quote