CRY HAVOC

To paraphrase Shakespeare." Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war". Think about how simple of a statement that is. It has been true through all of history. In order for those in power to retain power, they must unite the governed behind a bogyman. The Catholics used it to justify the Inquisition. Hitler used it to justify the persecution of Jews. The English used it to justify the crusades. Evangelicals use it to justify their war against gays, lesbians, liberals, scientists, democrats and those that believe the Earth is actually older than 6,000 years old!

Modern day Republicans used this very same strategy to win the 2004 elections. In order to secure their base, they had to have an enemy. Fear is a great motivator. It motivated the U.S. electorate to keep GW in the presidency in 04. Without fear, GW never would have been reelected. Fear rallied his base to the point of extremism and just barley enough Americans to stay in power. The tactics of Karl Rove worked.Now we are in the middle of a civil war. Let's hope that Americans never get duped again.

Once you cry 'havoc', you energize your people. Once you create a lie, you must stick with it if you're going to retain power. Once you lie you must continually lie or else you lose all credibility(if you had any)