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“The smear artist reveals himself by his disparate treatment of people and situations. He drapes himself in a superhero cape, claiming to defend the aggrieved. He pretends to right societal wrongs. In fact, though, he’s motivated primarily by paid interests and his own selfish agendas. By definition, the job requires that morality and conscience be cast aside.”
― Sharyl Attkisson, The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote

“Propaganda works best when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will,” he noted.”
― Sharyl Attkisson, The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote

“The CIA’s legacy can further be found in a maxim often used by today’s spooks. When confronted: • Admit nothing • Deny everything • Demand proof • Make counterallegations • Discredit the opposition”
― Sharyl Attkisson, The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote

“Anxiety exposes idolatry. We worry about what we worship. We worry about the things we are passionate about, the things we center ourselves around.”
― John Mark Comer, My Name is Hope: Anxiety, depression, and life after melancholy