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Why Localism Is Natural Why Localism Is Natural
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The Perils of Localism The Perils of Localism
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The Second Gulf War with Iraq as a Case Study The Second Gulf War with Iraq as a Case Study
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Benefciaries of Localism Benefciaries of Localism
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1 The Popular Disregard for Foreign Policy
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Published:January 2009
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Abstract
Studies have shown that most Americans pay little attention to international affairs and do so only when the issues begin to impinge on their lives. Because of this naturally occurring localism, many Americans form their opinions on foreign policy based on information they get from so-called pundits and from the stylized news provided by media. However, this “out of sight, out of mind” attitude gives Americans a false sense of security and makes them vulnerable to manipulation. A recent example of the consequences of both a population's information dependence and media compliance with official deception can be found in the selling of the disastrous Second Gulf War. By implanting a stereotyped picture of the threat supposedly posed by Iraq in the minds of the citizens, the Bush administration was able to gain acceptance of the defense doctrine, called preemption.
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