] Perhaps Thompson's most disturbing charge is aimed at the
] American people -- only half of whom exercise their right
] to vote. "The oligarchy doesn't need an educated public.
] And maybe the nation does prefer tyranny," he says. "I
] think that's what worries me."

Actually, the "oligarchy" does, in fact, need an educated public. However, I'd agree that the nation prefers tyranny. They seem to externalize it. Like Tyranny is great because its not going to effect me. And I'd offer that the people prefer to be uneducated. Thinking is hard. Its easy just to do what you're told.

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