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itaintoveryet Donating Member (147 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 09:37 AM
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MUST READ - Deterioration In America
explains in clear terms what the cause and effect of the decline of America.

http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/22/8757/75678

Human-to-human communication in the United States has also faltered greatly. People who would rank as the vilest of trolls on any Internet chat room are now on the air as TV and radio hosts, spewing forth hatred and even barefaced lies. These talking heads do this, of course, to make money, but the effect it has on the average listener is nothing short of devastating. It is devastating to a population not educated to think analytically; it is devastating to a people who - above all - need to open up communication with each other, not close it.

The worst culprits are the talk radio show hosts. Average America doesn't know what is involved in becoming a talk show host, but trust me, just about all of these people are no more or less intelligent than you or I. Of course, they keep up on current events better than you or I could: It's their job. While we are putting in a good eight or ten hours of work each day, these guys are brushing up on current affairs. As a result, it is very difficult to challenge and defeat them in an on-air discussion - especially when they have control of what goes on air...

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