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SheilaT

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8. Blame is not the word I would use.

Sat Aug 17, 2013, 08:49 PM

Aug 2013

But I do think that anyone with an IQ at least in the high 2 digits should be willing to learn a little, and not just watch Fox or listen to Limbaugh as their only source of information.

The problem is that very few people are taught critical thinking skills. Education through at least 10th grade is all about learning information as presented by the teacher/textbook and parroting it back for the tests. But I'm not willing to give people a pass just because they have no intellectual curiosity.

Personally, the closest thing to Main Stream Media I take in is Rachel, and I don't even watch her every day. I get my information from lots of other sources, and I seem to be accurately well informed about most things.

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Do you blame people who have fallen for insidious and incessant lying propaganda? [View all] Fumesucker Aug 2013 OP

No, because even when you're on a quest to know everything... AppetiteForApathy Aug 2013 #1

Delete... KoKo Aug 2013 #2

Only if I know they've been taught better Scootaloo Aug 2013 #3

If people didn't fall for propaganda, no one would vote! leftstreet Aug 2013 #4

I think most people look for the truth that suits them. LuvNewcastle Aug 2013 #5

"they enjoy having that point of view" - exactly bhikkhu Aug 2013 #16

There's something else going on, too. cheapdate Aug 2013 #20

I don't thin enjoy is the right word. zeemike Aug 2013 #23

I don't blame people who don't know what's going on Hydra Aug 2013 #6

The corporate media is largely paid for by advertising dollars, and it is frequently owned struggle4progress Aug 2013 #7

Blame is not the word I would use. SheilaT Aug 2013 #8

yes and no and yes Phlem Aug 2013 #9

It's frustrating, dealing with so-called adults who still believe in Santa Claus. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #10

Melanin deficit disorder can be treated with medical marijuana. Half-Century Man Aug 2013 #11

I've heard that some people call it "getting stupid" Fumesucker Aug 2013 #32

of course I blame the people who eagerly allow themselves to be fooled Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #12

Many years ago 1awake Aug 2013 #17

Nice post, Zombie Fumesucker Aug 2013 #22

contrary to what you may have heard about liberal elitism Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #33

Then let me put it another way for ya ... 1awake Aug 2013 #36

Dinna fash yourself about the negative ones... chervilant Aug 2013 #47

agreed. n/t 1awake Aug 2013 #48

ha ha made you reveal your true nature Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #49

damned autofill changed wingnut to "songbird.'. i missed the last two Dustin DeWinde Aug 2013 #29

NDAA: It is legal for the government to lie to your face. Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #13

I don't blame them totally. mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #14

Those New Black Panthers were Enthusiast Aug 2013 #42

Yes, I do blame "them" cer7711 Aug 2013 #15

+1 Safetykitten Aug 2013 #31

+1000 smirkymonkey Aug 2013 #34

I am concerned that the influx of freshwater from Greenland ice Enthusiast Aug 2013 #43

more like disappointment in them than blame eShirl Aug 2013 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author BlueJazz Aug 2013 #19

Yes, because people believe what they want to believe. Marr Aug 2013 #21

Can you explain then the rapid changes in some public attitudes, toward gays for instance? Fumesucker Aug 2013 #25

I do think people can change their thinking on a topic, certainly-- Marr Aug 2013 #26

Excellent point.....................nt Enthusiast Aug 2013 #44

I've watched them do it for 30 years now. Rex Aug 2013 #24

Propaganda doesn't work unless it reinforces something already there. leveymg Aug 2013 #27

Some of the most powerful and pervasive propaganda on the planet is religion Fumesucker Aug 2013 #28

+1000 smirkymonkey Aug 2013 #35

Excellent post. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #30

I used to feel sorry for them. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #37

There are people who ask that question with us in mind loyalsister Aug 2013 #38

I think the majority of voters on both sides are "low information voters" Fumesucker Aug 2013 #39

Fox news is absolute poison loyalsister Aug 2013 #40

Yes, they could go directly to the sources treestar Aug 2013 #41

I blame the people at the top for perpetuating decades of mass brainwashing Uncle Joe Aug 2013 #45

sadly, at this point i believe i do. xchrom Aug 2013 #46