So, you agree that the free press is the enemy of the people?
If not, what do you suggest, to keep the people informed??
Nope.
I am always open to other opinions, and/or studies with empirical evidence.
I came here 17 years ago to have my beliefs challenged, and to try to understand the conservative mindset.
I do consider myself pretty well informed, but there is a lot I do not know.
The free press is in exhile or on sub stack and patreon, not in government captured corporate media.
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Government captured mediaā¦interesting take.
There are good news sourcesā¦but one needs to check, and double check a variety of courses to get close to the truth.
Oh you donāt believe? Have a look.
Video details Katie Courics admission she was censored by the WH pressure on bosses.
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Censored may be a bit too strong of word to use, but I concur the corporate media has to play ball with pols to get the interviews. And that does compromise the intent and purpose of a free press. Not sure how to correct that.
One does not need to interview a pol or POTUS to report effectively. Good investigative journalism still existsā¦just not on the cable news/corporate media news sources.
Of course they are. That isnāt even debatable.
Corporate media, not āfree pressā.
I understand that is what hyper individualists, with very little regard to their fellow humans believe.
How does not wearing a bike helmet affect anyone else??
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That law (depending on the state) only affects kids under 18.
We do what we can to protect kids as a society. Are you arguing against that?
Or a seatbelt?
How many millions of kids grew up riding bikes without helmets?? Just because a helmet could save a few of them you should have a right to make all kids wear them?? Even if you believe you do, itās still authoritarian
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I donāt care what side of the aisle you are on. Most politicians (and most who support them)are authoritarian in someway.
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Of course they are, theyāre ālawmakersā and all laws are authoritarian.
I agree. Obviously many people do not or they wouldnāt get all upset about being called an authoritarian.
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If you want to call keeping kids safe, authoritarian go for it.
I see it as common senseā¦like requiring fences around swimming pools.
Accidents have gone way down due to those laws. That is a good thing.
There is a tipping point in there somewhere. A point in which one crosses the line.
If it is ācommon senseā, why does it have to be dictated with the threat of force?
