Crimes of the State:Creating New Definitions
Daily Journal (Opinion), Media, Politics, War and PeaceDec 7, 2010
Crimes of the State: Defining What is and is not being done in “Our Name”
By: Solomon Comissiong
Definitions are important…however who defines “what” and “how” is even more important. Definitions often provide much needed substance to terms that are purposefully vague at best. Terms without contextual definitions, much like historical epochs, prevent individuals from gaining a comprehensive understanding of a broad range of important political issues. This, however, is not by accident. It has often been the modus operandi for duplicitous rulers (especially those not wanting to ever relinquish power) to obfuscate and create limited definitions as a means towards programming the masses. Governmentally sanctioned “educational” centers, to mass media, play integral roles in disseminating revisionist history and warped terminologies. As masses of non-critically engaged thinkers become older this scheme becomes more effective. They, in essence, like trained dogs, have been taught how and what not to think. Unfortunately, in most cases, the use of deductive reasoning, along with discursive logic—are underutilized skills. This well oiled system of mass