"The conscious manipulation of the opinion of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this constitute an invisible government, which is the true ruling power of our country". -Edward Bernays.

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Are people really OK with the government manipulating them with good intentions? The way people talk about democracy, it is good because the people are actually the ones taking the decisions. Democracy is a sham because Bernays' invisible government actually take the decisions and then implement them by manipulating the people into voting for them. But I've never heard any-one praise the sham, on the grounds that the invisible government have good intentions.