[elpadre]

“..their propaganda machine is impressive,..”

my thoughts, as well!! I was thinking though, who in the modern era has found it necessary to implement impressive propaganda machines to sell themselves and their ideas??

The first one that always comes to mind is Hitler.

[OldDeckHand]

'I was thinking though, who in the modern era has found it necessary to implement impressive propaganda machines to sell themselves and their ideas??"

This guy doesn't do too badly himself, with pictures in every classroom, statues on every corner and no criticism allowed, at all. But, it's early in Obama tenure, give him some time.