Are You a Sucker?

In 1943 the United States Army Signal Corps created an anti-fascist propaganda film entitled “Don’t Be a Sucker.” It tells the story of a young man who learns that fascism runs on ignorance, and that everyone is harmed by it. Starve the beast! Learn history. Think about things. Educate yourself. There’s a sucker born every minute. Don’t be one — read this instead.

About the Author

Blake Colquitt is an attorney, writer and artist with no relevant experience in nonfiction authorship. He doesn’t have a job — so you know the opinions expressed on this blog are entirely his own. When he’s not maintaining this blog, he’s likely pursuing some other passion that’s not very profitable either.

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