An old friend mentioned that papers like the Bluffton Today is about controlling people. I really didn't think that, but I'm beginning to wonder. First of all the paper is rammed down everybody's throat. Unless you call them and tell them you don't want it... but even then it's hit or miss. Then you look at the stories, which for the most part is non-news, but even pay for papers seem to be full of. But the stupid public seems to take it all for granted, that they are the paper and they got to tell the truth.
Actually it's their version of the truth, and they don't always have their facts straight. Add to that a image or heartfelt plea, and suddenly you have a very different story on your hands. They can use half truths or god forbid "photo-illustrations" to control how you feel about something. I'm not saying you should or shouldn't believe every story, but a little cynicism never hurt, did it?
Gullibility is so last century.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Power Hungry
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2 comments:
We live in a day and age where people take everything they read in a paper or magazine or see on TV as pure fact.
It is laziness really...no one will take the time to do their own research to find out the real truth.
In a day and age where talk radio is considered news...what should we expect?
SF:
I'm with you 100% on that point.
Sensationalism sells more than the TRUTH...we have to discern it for ourselves.
Those that do not take time to get the FACTS will reap what they sow when it comes to being out of touch with reality.
Weird thing is...my generation (graduated 1970) was educated and told to never take anything at "face value" and to "question everything".
Maybe that's why I've become SO damn good at being a CURMUDGEON...lol!
B.G.
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