History repeats itself yet again.

[M_Six]

Roman Emperor Vespasian, upon defeating his rival Vettilius, began construction of the Coliseum so that the masses could be entertained and distracted by the bloody spectacles. He then banished the philosophers because their teachings caused men to think for themselves.

Hmm.

We sit home every night watching endless war footage and then turn on anyone who questions authority and distracts us from the main event.

Deja vu all over again?

[OuTpaTienT]

Just a little off base there.

[KAknight]

Though the study of history is always a good thing, I do not think that the case is the same here.

[Epidemic]

ummm, ok.

[M_Six]

Thank you for proving my point.

[Epidemic]

M-six

I do not think any one has turned on you and fed you to the lions here.

Relevant analogy, M_Six and thought provoking.

[Theophylact]

Actually, I think "Survivor" and "Joe Millionaire" are more like panem et circenses than the war coverage, no matter how gory or government-controlled. But the administration's barrage of attacks on those who dare to take a dissident position -- you're spot on about that.

[M_Six]

Thanks, Theophylact. You're right about the reality shows; Bread and Circuses on a grand scale.

[KAknight]

You are actually comparing reality TV with the governmental cocnept of Bread & Circuses?!?!???!???