This is an interesting observation! My observation is slightly different:

1- People in east and west are essentially the same => They can be foold esaily by advertisement and propaganda.

2- politiceans in east and west are also the same => They do their best to fool their own people and stay in power.

3- the way people get fooled is diffeent in each country but the main tools are the same: Use a good mix of religion, nationalism, "our proud history" and empty promises about economy. It will always work!

4-people in all countries have very short memory. ploiticeans know this. so many tricks can be used again if they worked once in the past.

5-people, in general, don't think much. they simply believe what they are told.

6- For people of any country, knowing that there is a new shoe store opening near their home is more important than knowing the results of a war in a country far away.

7- The fact stated in the above observations cannot be changed by education or law or any other way. People are like this and will always be like this!

8- I need to go and get a coffee now..