Have you noticed the startling similarity between the Scientology cult and North Korea ?
The North Korean people are brainwashed into believing they are on the side of right.
They have an aggressive military to back them up
They are led by a diminutive despot
And Scientology ?
I don't know enough about north Korean politics or Scientology in order to respond.
But I find a very close proximity between north korea and certain political movements in the USA, namely those that wish for the frontiers to close, the immigrants to be expelled, the security to be enhanced (as if a WWIII was at the door), the people being armed to the teeth, etc.
If one searches the net, there are plenty little korean like americans, although they don't admit it.
When I used to watch the Fox News, I almost felt I was in another planet - especially with Hannity, O'Reilly and the gone Glen Beck. If that is not brainwashing I don't know what it is.
On the other hand you have guys like Alex Jones or Michael Moore that find conspiracies everywhere - another type of brainwash, i.m.o.