"Propaganda is a hell of a drug." Well said Sam, and compliments for a well crafted story and an opinion I completely share, except for maybe the part about the drug. At least with drugs, you occasionally come down and have a clear head, before you start tooting, smoking, or shooting up again. With these folks, there's no damn off switch. I feel like it's more a demonic spirit that's infections, like in the movie ""Fallen", where it continues to spread from person to person, but it stays with the carrier as well. Spooky huh...?