Virus of Propaganda

"I'm sure you've all heard the old wive's tale that no hypnotized subject may be forced to do that which is repellant to his moral nature, whatever that may be. Nonsense, of course."
--Dr Yen Lo (The Manchurian Candidate)

In times of war the US government has engaged in propaganda campaigns to influence public opinion and to create 'enthusiasm' about the war effort. FDR's administration did similar to shape sentiment surrounding his New Deal programs. Many of those propaganda campaigns were supported by corporate interests as well.

Now we're witnessing propaganda supporting draconian lockdown measures spreading faster than the coronavirus itself. Thru every media channel imaginable, people are being told that we're #AloneTogether and that together we can Stop the Spread.

Corporations have jumped in with both feet, overtly telling us how their altruistic actions are helping the effort along.

Does the American mind possess the wherewithal to stop the spread of this virus of propaganda?