Michael Parenti on Society
Browse 3 quotations attributed to Michael Parenti, catalogued under society, with dates where available.
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Attributed to Michael Parenti, entry #233731: "In every class society that's ever existed, the ruling element does not rule nakedly. They always adorn their rule with myths, themes and symbols to justify their position at the …"
Attributed to Michael Parenti, entry #167216: "The mass media are class media."
3 Quotes by Michael Parenti on Society
"In every class society that's ever existed, the ruling element does not rule nakedly. They always adorn their rule with myths, themes and symbols to justify their position at the apex of the social pyramid."
"The mass media are class media."
"Ideological orthodoxy so permeates the plutocratic culture, masquerading as "pluralism," "democracy," and the "open society," that it is often not felt as indoctrination. The worst forms of tyranny are those so subtle, so deeply ingrained, so thoroughly controlling as not even to be consciously experienced. So, there are Americans who are afraid to entertain contrary notions for fear of jeopardizing their jobs, but who still think they are "free."