Saturday, September 5, 2009

Can you say "Hitlerjugend"?



Abstract of Article on soviet Youth Indoctrination: Soviet indoctrination is undertaken to create communistic morality as defined by the Soviet Communist Party. Youth indoctrination is critical. Attitudes instilled at an early age are practiced more naturally than ones imposed in adulthood. The generally consistent line, influenced by various cultural and ideological factors, is one of militaristic patriotism. Effects of such a long-term theme are difficult to reverse quickly. Indeed, the growth of Soviet global strength combines uncomfortably with such indoctrination. Any future modification of Party dominance may prove to be of less moment than the Party's legacy. However, human demands and weaknesses frustrate indoctrination program goals.

"------ was a firm believer in the need to indoctrinate socialist ideology early and the power of young people in ensuring the continued vitality of the administration.” Read more here.

It's way too early to claim with any certainty that this is the goal of our current administration, but the warning signs are there.

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