Legislation of History/Legislation of Consent
Hybrid July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7 1:10 pm – 2:50 pm
On February 2, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Concurrent Resolution No. 9 (H.Con.Res.9) by a vote of 328 to 86. Despite the fact the bill did not go to the President for his signature to become law, it sends a message. The bill, Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism, is a most egregious misrepresentation of history. The instructor replied to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican, 27th Congressional District in the Miami area), refuting in writing each of the 13 points as misrepresentations. Since many Americans are not fully familiar with Socialism or Marxism, they leave themselves open to incorrect interpretations of history. Instructed by one who is neither a Socialist nor a Marxist, this course attempts to explore the subject in an objective manner.
- Week 1: Throwing Down the Gauntlet: description and intent of H.Con.Res.9
- Week 2: Utopian vs. Scientific Socialism: Clarification of a misunderstood concept
- Week 3: Refutation of all 13 points
- Week 4: Master of Consent: The saga of Edward Bernays, the godfather of American public relations
- Week 5: Legislation of Consent: Control the message, mold the masses. The mass does not think, individuals do. Essence of control.
Mark Albertson is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has authored several books and has been published in newspapers and magazines. He is an avid speaker, presenting a wide variety of topics in a variety of venues. In May 2005, Mark was presented with a General Assembly Citation by the State Legislature in Hartford.