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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union

  • 2022
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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union (2022)
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Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.

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    • Ann Benjamin
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    • Kathleen Belew
    • Marcia Chatelain
    • Jelani Cobb
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    • Director
      • Ann Benjamin
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      • Kathleen Belew
      • Marcia Chatelain
      • Jelani Cobb
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    1dstilt07

    Propaganda Flick

    This shame "Documentary" starts out with a predetermined viewpoint and works hard to justify what it has already stated and presupposed. Straight up propaganda, the CCD (Chinese) would be proud.
    1RodMartinJr

    The title is faulty enough!

    America's Founding Fathers knew from the very start that democracy was toxic, so they didn't even use the word in their Declaration of Independence, their Constitution, or any of the founding amendments.

    And for those who haven't yet developed good critical thinking skills to recognize the slippery purpose of sneaky rhetoric, America is not even a "representative democracy." A century after America's founding, British historian, Lord Acton told us exactly why democracy is so problematic -- "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely..." This includes "people power," too. Remember, the French Revolution was all about people power, and that led to the Reign of Terror with the Guillotine become the national sport!

    Democracy is 3 Wolves and 1 Sheep voting on the Lunch menu. Naturally, the Sheep loses. But the Sheep should have wished for a Constitutional Republic, because it PROTECTS the smallest minority -- the individual.

    So, this film starts out by pushing an anti-American and anti-Freedom narrative. Because when the Globalist-Leftists own the media, the Big Corporations, and the Marketing firms, they can sway the MOB to do whatever they want them to do.
    10cygnusx-54297

    Warning: this program contains information that may be upsetting to some viewers.

    It's not "propaganda" as others have claimed. Everything that is discussed has roots in fact, or was something that has happened - or is still happening. I didn't see any untruths in this. Bias? Arguably yes, but it does encapsulate the question of our various ideas as to "what is democracy". The USA is at a crossroads and the topics discussed in this program are at the core of the American experience. It is regrettable that people feel threatened by acknowledging America as a multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and diverse union. The program sheds light on crucial issues facing Americans, and the world, right now. Build bridges, not walls.
    1Luv2Spooge

    Not a documentary

    Documentary requires unbiased observations. By calling it "January 2020 riot," you already exposed your own political bias. So how can this be impartial and objective? Which makes this the definition of "propaganda," not any different than how China is portraying the subjugation of the Uyghurs or how Russia is defending their invasion of Ukraine.
    1icdrgon

    Wow, what a slanted view...

    This is such a croc, There is no democracy, it is a constitutional republic. Add to that, you call the premise a riot you have already set your tone. This is noting more than propaganda and an attempt to justify a faulty opinion.

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