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Great book!

This is an important book that should serve as a wake up call to all of us.

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It's even worse than they say

You left out a lot. Some of the most egregious actors are the media. News outlets like the New York Times and MSNBC have profound effects and they have essentially become tools of the corporations who own them to strategically influence politicians and the public. this is a major part of the story that you completely ignore. I I feel like it's a crucial part of both the agreement and the explanation.

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