
How the U.S. Makes Its Wars Invisible
Deconstructed
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A War Made Invisible: Breaking the Social Silence
This chapter explores the phenomenon of social silence surrounding the United States and its wars. It discusses the conformity of humans and the power of silence in a society that considers war acceptable, and emphasizes the use of deceptive language and propaganda by the government and media to hide the reality of war. The chapter also highlights the selective media coverage and lack of empathy towards civilian suffering, ultimately questioning the impact of this invisibility on the national character and humanity of the US.
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