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This is simple, yet complicated.
Do you think ANYONE gives a shit that BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz were all part of the Nazi war machine? Hell no. Sure, there are a few purists out there that refuse to buy from tainted brands, but more times than not, it's just never given any weight.
Mass Media Mind Control is the answer, I think. I've learned a lot about it in the last few years. It makes people stop at the convenience store instead of waiting for the weekly farmer's market. It makes people weigh saving money and looking popular over buying quality. It's turned us into a docile, instruction-following herd of sheep.
Here's one that should make ARTelevision grin: Fear raises anxiety levels in humans and makes them act on simplicity and impulse. The media uses fear to induce these kinds of reactions all the time. First is the fear of inadequacy - "You're not popular until you have a pair of these jeans." Second is the fear of missing the boat - "For a limited time only, get 30% off!" Third is the fear of going broke - "Buy from us and you'll have money left over!"
Politicians use fear to sell their campaigns. We're also taught that we live in a great country and are all great individuals. Why would we ever kneel down and consider kids working in sweat shops in Latin American?
You're not a bad person for ignoring this. You're just another person.
You always have the option, though, of doing something about it.
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