In America, they have to at least keep up the pre-text that you are free. Because of the statue of liberty etc. The idea is that if people believe (falsely) that they are free, they are less likely to resist. It's definitely a different style.
Also don't worry I'm not a shill for mainstream media :)
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List of assassinated American politicians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assassinated_American_...
In America, they have to at least keep up the pre-text that you are free. Because of the statue of liberty etc. The idea is that if people believe (falsely) that they are free, they are less likely to resist. It's definitely a different style.
Also don't worry I'm not a shill for mainstream media :)