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They forgot they are civil servants and are being trained on a warrior mentality.

No, you’ve forgotten that the police are the armed defenders of capital and the state, and they do not exist to serve you, never have, never will. And that this is valid for every state, not just the united ones of America (of course gun culture and generally being ahead in the race towards fascism makes America worse than many, I’m not denying that, my point is that the police as a concept exist to supress and oppress civilians in defence of capital and the state).

Most police forces in the US were infiltrated created by fascist white supremacists long ago.

Not trying to be pedantic, I just think it’s really important to remember that that’s what the police have always been for.

I think that stuff (those in power manipulating public opinion for their own ends by whatever means necessary) has always happened, but the access to and use of technology has definitely upped the game significantly, so yeah, I agree.

Edit to add: I watched it for the first time in my teens, and I think it had a deep impact on how I view politics and the media, and the relationship between them.

One I’ve not seen mentioned yet: Wag the Dog (1997)

And you, asking for neutrality: