it's literal brainwashing. Americans laugh at the NK people having to praise Dear Daddy, but then every morning in school, they cite the pledge of allegiance. Why would you want to be allied with one of the worst countries in modern history? Fuck that.

[–] moakley@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What happens in North Korea if they refuse to do something like the pledge?

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What happens in America tomorrow if we refuse to say the pledge?

[–] moakley@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Tomorrow? Like Monday? Nothing happens if kids refuse to say the pledge of allegiance in America on Monday. They just don't say it.

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

There's always tomorrow.

You're pretending that America can't be turned into a place with similarities to N. Korea, when the wealthy and powerful are clearly trying to steer us that direction. Yes, it's perfectly valid to draw such comparisons, especially when we are using them as a warning for ourselves.

[–] moakley@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

You're pretending I'm pretending that. Don't be that guy.

[–] johnyreeferseed@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago

That depends entirely on state and even on individual teachers in those states

[–] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Same, except I read Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. She seemed to have the right idea about a lot of things. Eragon definitely solidified it.

[–] Echolynx@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago

I had forgotten about that, it was such a surreal book.

[–] SuperNovaStar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 days ago

Honestly? Mission accomplished