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Posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 1:09:16
In reply to Re: please be civil » KaraS, posted by Gabbix2 on December 16, 2004, at 0:32:19
> > The problem I have with this issue is that there is a large group insistent on forcing their opinion onto the rest of the population (by constitutional ammendment, no less!)
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> I thought I made it pretty clear in that post that I was referring to the media mostly, and that I hoped we babblers could do better.
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> AuntieMelThe media is trying to force their opinion onto the rest of the population?
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> > > I think Bush is the most divisive President we've ever had.
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> I can't believe that you are finding fault with that statement I made. I was trying very hard to be civil when writing this post. That one sentence of mine isn't attacking anyone's views. IMHO it's just expressing a sentiment that BOTH sides of the political spectrum would probably agree with. What other president has caused this much polarization?
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> I tried very hard not to slam anyone for their beliefs. I'm in shock - that's all I can say here.
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> KaraSorry about that, I didn't mean to slam you, either. But my concern was that those who support Bush wouldn't want him to be referred to as "creating the most disunity or dissension".
> Kara's statement was no different than saying The subject of abortion divided a town.
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> Gabbix2IMO, "the election" would be more like "the subject of abortion", and "Bush" was more like "the pro-choice candidate"...
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on December 17, 2004, at 14:12:51
In reply to Re: trying very hard to be civil, posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 1:09:16
<<<<<< The media is trying to force their opinion onto the rest of the population?
There is still some "mainstream" media. But there are more and more one-sided (radio, television and internet) outlets than ever before. For the most part those outlets call themselves "conservative," but they aren't conservative in the way I would define conservatism.
Do they try to force opinion? I believe they do. Only one "side" is represented, anyone with a dissenting opinion is cut off of ridiculed, "liberals" are mocked. FoxNews even calls itself "the Republican station" while at the same time it calls itself "fair and balanced."
Around election time one owner of multiple TV stations played what it called a documentary about Kerry - all negative - and said it didn't have to give him equal time because it *was* a documentary.
And it's working. I can't even have a reasonable conversation about policy with my own brother as his only sources of news are Fox and Rush { quote - the other stations are biased - unquote }
It scares the bejaggers out of me. He who conrols information controls the world.
Posted by henrietta on December 17, 2004, at 20:09:24
In reply to Re: actually, yes, I did mean that » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on December 17, 2004, at 14:12:51
I'm guessing you know, Auntie, about the Sinclair Broadcasting protest sites. Google 'em, if not.
Ways to make a difference. When they say, 6 times a day on my station, "Now we're going straight to the point with" (name withheld to protect children and other innocents), I say, outloud, "And 'Henrietta's' going straight to the mute."
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 20:51:02
In reply to Re: actually, yes, I did mean that » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on December 17, 2004, at 14:12:51
Posted by AuntieMel on December 20, 2004, at 14:43:48
In reply to Re: sorry, I jumped to the wrong conclusion then (nm) » AuntieMel, posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 20:51:02
Posted by AuntieMel on December 20, 2004, at 14:45:04
In reply to Re: actually, yes, I did mean that » AuntieMel, posted by henrietta on December 17, 2004, at 20:09:24
I didn't know about the protest sites. I'll check them out.
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