2006-09-02 07:27:40 · 18 answers · asked by Informed Liberal 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Apathy and lack of real information .
The independence of print and TV media disappeared in the media consolidations of the 1990s. Today a handful of large corporations own the traditional media. The wealth of these corporations consists of broadcast licenses, which the companies hold at the government's discretion. Newspapers are run by corporate executives, whose eyes are on advertising revenue and who shun contentious reporting. The result is that the traditional media are essentially echo chambers for government propaganda.
The Internet and the foreign news media accessible through the Internet are the sources of alternative information. Many Americans have not learned to use and to rely on the Internet for information.
Many Americans find the government's message much more reassuring than the actual facts. The government's message is: "America is virtuous. Virtuous America was attacked by evil terrorists. America is protecting itself by going to war and overthrowing regimes that sponsor or give shelter to terrorists, erecting in their place democracies loyal to America."
Sugarcoated propaganda doesn't present Americans with the emotional and mental stress associated with the hard facts.
In National Socialist Germany, by the time propaganda lost its grip, Germans were in the hands of a police state. It was too late to take corrective measures. Not even the military could correct the disastrous policies of the executive. In the end, Germany was destroyed. Does a similar fate await Americans?With recession about to hit its very possible .
2006-09-02 07:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bearable 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's funny to read this, because some republicans say the same thing about Democrats.
It's not the political party that decides your standards and views of life. By choosing one, is saying they're the closest to the values you hold.
For example, I'm against gay marriages and feel that marriage is a unity between a man and woman. I believe we need to protect our freedom before someone takes it away from us and not be wimpy about it. I also feel we the people are able to spend our own money without the government trying to do it for us. I've enjoyed the tax breaks. I feel the republican party best represents those views at this time in politics.
The next election for President is going to be a doosy to decide who to choose and our choices are crutial, don't just base it on being a faithful political party participant.
2006-09-02 07:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Julie W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-30 06:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a liberal Democrat but I don't think most Republicans are "un-informed". There are people on both sides of the fence who come across that way. It's ignorance to stereotype people on how they vote.
2006-09-02 07:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by carpediem 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ignorance and stupidity is not Specific to any one Party. I remember on a local Talk show when asked by the Host why she voted for Clinton the callers response was she voted for him because he was just so Handsome. Need I say More.
2006-09-02 07:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony P 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are exaggerating this question.
Research shows that most Redpublicans listen to at least 16 hours of Hate Radio every day. Hate radio plays as a constant background in many Redpublican homes And in their cars.
Redpublicans are highly informed.
Go big Red Go
2006-09-02 07:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by 43 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I find more Democrats on Answers running off at the mouth and making statements without any proof or ability to substantiate them.
Democrats are by far the craziest and least intelligent. They deal in absolutes and need no proof to support their statements, and get apolplectically crazy when asked to provide a credible source.
2006-09-02 07:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Surely you jest. Certainly you ask a question from a false premise. Is this a necessary prerequisite for venting your vitriol? Where is the tolerance you say you prize so highly?
2006-09-02 07:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by Helmut 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is an interesting question. Why do you think this is so? I assume you believe it since you posted it.
Maybe a better question would be is why are blindly partisan questions stupid?
2006-09-02 07:47:10 · answer #9 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
looking back at your questions, you ask this in your typical bashing form.
Information gained from the lying left media is being uninformed, stupid, and ignorant!!!!!
2006-09-02 07:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋