[quote=KIBU][quote=eavesdropper]We will never go back to being the country we were until we can compromise and work together, which means actively seeking to breach the polarization that has infected us on every level. It is essential that we start taking the time to research things for ourselves, and not let others with vested interests to dictate the truth to us. Yes, we have been lazy and complacent and short-sighted, but we are still a great nation because we have the good fortune to be built upon a foundation laid by men of significant wisdom and foresight.[/quote]
I rarely read a long post. On long posts I usually read a word of each paragraph and fill in the blank with who knows what. But the piece above by Eaves is great that I had to read the whole thing and learned very interesting points. Yep I always wondered why many complained about the “liberal” media repressing information…etc. Eaves gave some interesting insights to think about.[/quote]
Thanks for the kind words, KIBU. I do find the continuous accusation that the MSM “suppresses” news that is “unfavorable to liberals” or “favorable to conservatives” quite disturbing. The spreading of this falsehood by vested interests, and its uptake by their followers has led to the current reality that people are creating their own “alternate realities” from rumors that are passed from one source to another, and then complaining that the press is suppressing the “true story”.
When I evaluate the profound change that has taken place in our culture over the past 15 years, I am shocked and saddened by what we have allowed to slip away, and by what we have helped to develop in its place.
