Why do Americans let the government play on their emotions and control them thru fear?

Answer 1

Most americans are either lemmings or sheep

Answer 2

There are 300 million Americans. We aren't all the same. Assuming such a thing shows that you probably aren't paying attention to common sense. We are going to throw out a few politicians this November, and we will probably have a president of a different party in 2 years - especially based on the track record of the current president! I don't trust this government, and I never have. More and more of us are catching on, but it is taking too long. Calling us all "lemmings" is BS - I didn't vote for the current president and neither did about half of the people who voted! And for those who say the Democratic Party and the terrorists are both great at putting out soundbites, the Republican Party is great at putting out LIES - like the weapons of mass destruction that they knew weren't there, the uranium that was supposedly purchased by Saddam Hussein that wasn't, the belief in a drunken liar as a source of critical military intelligence on Iraq, the aluminum tubes that were supposed to be used in centrifuges to enrich uranium that weren't - lie to me once and I'll never completely trust you again. Lie to me repeatedly and its time to vote you out of office, especially when American troops have been killed because of these lies. We know that American troops believed that Saddam Hussein had something to do with 9/11 going in to Iraq, and now we know that isn't true. Don't lump all Americans together - we are all very different.

Answer 3

The government has no way to control your fear if you think the government is doing this you should read the paper and watch TV news about people robbing killing,stealing rapeing and what ever else THEN you should have fear to walk down the street!!!!

Answer 4

We don't allow the goverment to play on our fears. However 2/3 of the population trusts the quick soundbites they hear on the news and believe them as facts. The democratic party and the terrorists are excellent at putting out soundbites to influence the public. We need to take time and get the facts rather than let news soundbites influence our decisions.

Answer 5

No not be fooled my terrorist friend.

The American Media is totally out-of-touch with most Americans.

We ignore our misguided, puppet media outlets.

It is the world who takes them seriously.

When the $hit really hits the fan, the world will see what Americans are capable of.

Leave the gracious Bald Eagle soar swiftly above the masses.

Its keen eye can discriminate between rat and rock.

Go blow yourself up in your own country.

Allah won't care, and believe me, "You get what is coming to you."

BTW: Can I have your points when you die?

Answer 6

I don't think they do. There's a big difference between unwarranted fear and necessary fear. One should not be afraid of monsters under the bed but one should be afraid if those monsters have already come out and attacked.

Answer 7

its not just the government, every which way you turn someone is playing on your fears and emotions....and it is world wide, not just Americans.
Education helps, if it is structured to promote people thinking on their own.

Answer 8

Your question is a vast generalization. I believe that most of us have turned a deaf ear to what this administration issues.

Answer 9

Which Americans are you talking about?

Answer 10

We dont!- 2 years ago it was only 51%-

PLEASE dont think All mericans support Bush and friends