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[I]t's impossible to evade the fact that Endless War will…

“[I]t's impossible to evade the fact that Endless War will inevitably degrade the citizenry of the country that engages in it. A country which venerates its military above all other institutions, which demands that its soldiers be spoken of only with religious-like worship, and which continuously…” quote by Glenn Greenwald
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“[I]t's impossible to evade the fact that Endless War will inevitably degrade the citizenry of the country that engages in it. A country which venerates its military above all other institutions, which demands that its soldiers be spoken of only with religious-like worship, and which continuously indoctrinates its population to believe that endless violence against numerous countries is necessary and just - all by instilling intense fear of the minorities who are the target of that endless violence - will be a country filled with citizens convinced of the virtues and nobility of aggression.”

Glenn Greenwald

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

War that glorifies the military and demonizes minorities creates a society that glorifies aggression and fear.

In simple terms: Militarism fuels aggression and fear.

Key Takeaway

Question the glorification of war.

Themes

war militarism propaganda societal fear

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • national policy
  • public opinion
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

political science ethics media influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the costs of a militarized culture?
  • How can societies resist fear‑based propaganda?
A Different Perspective

Such narratives can justify human rights abuses.

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