Episode 969 • • 1:50:04 - 1:52:36
969: Sock Puppet Media
Consolidation Phase and Martial Law, Patriot Act Legacy
The final stage of the "divide and conquer" strategy is identified as the "consolidation phase," where a frightened population accepts martial law to restore order. The hosts suggest the United States entered this phase following the passage of the Patriot Act after the September 11 attacks.