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I was caught up in the hysteria during the Vietnam era, which was brought about through Marxist propaganda underlying th
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"I was caught up in the hysteria during the Vietnam era, which was brought about through Marxist propaganda underlying the so-called peace movement"

- Jon Voight

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This quote by Jon Voight talks to the power of propaganda and its capability to influence public opinion. Voight is referring to the Vietnam War age, when Marxist propaganda was used to fuel the so-called peace movement. This propaganda worked in producing a sense of hysteria amongst the general public, leading to extensive opposition to the war. Voight's quote serves as a pointer of the power of propaganda and its capability to shape popular opinion. It likewise functions as a cautioning to be familiar with the potential for manipulation and to be conscious of the sources of info we consume. Eventually, Voight's quote works as a reminder to believe critically and to be aware of the capacity for manipulation.

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Jon Voight This quote is written / told by Jon Voight somewhere between December 29, 1938 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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