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Sadly, it's that 5% that people want to focus on 95% of the time!
Even worse, most of that 5% difference of opinion is about stuff that doesn't even really matter in the larger picture of our daily lives, yet we fixate on it as if those issues are the MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER.
I cut the cable TV cord about 15 years ago, and have never regretted it. I'm not one of those "TV is evil" people with the "Kill your television" bumper stickers. Matter of fact, I've got two degrees in mass communications! But I recognize television for what it is: a means of advertising interspersed with the most basic and lame forms of "entertainment" (with a few notable exceptions in programming).
The point is, without all of the dumbing down that television (and talk radio) provides people on a daily basis, is it any wonder that people won't (can't?) think for themselves anymore? "Just tell me what to do" seems to be the overwhelming motto.
Without all that TV static in my life, I've been able to more easily and openly explore what interests me (having an extra 3-6 hours per day NOT watching TV affords lots of luxury time!). Seeking out information on both sides of an issue and making an informed decision regarding my opinion on matters helps me to see through the hype, spin, and general BS. I'm amazed at how so many of these talking heads can sleep at night ($$$).
Summation: Turn off the TV. Gain peace of mind. Explore things that interest you. Learn from things you "think" you're against. If nothing else, you'll be able to hold your own at parties! :)
CST: Roger Ebert's Journal - 'Who Do You Believe - Mitt, Or Your Lyin' Memory?' Oct 10, 20:36
Shocking revelations from a left-leaning leftist. {nm} Oct 11, 07:03
I am happy to dispute point by point, but are you going to read it in full? {nm} Oct 11, 08:27
Point 1: Romney Lied Oct 11, 08:39
In the quotation, all of the things pointed out were the opposite of what candidate Romney has said for the past 3 years. Oct 11, 12:34
got some links? {nm} Oct 11, 14:01
Quick search found these: Oct 11, 14:39
Short Response Oct 12, 05:09
MR ROMNEY>....NAME ONE LOOPHOLE....Just one? Be GD Specific for once. Oct 12, 05:58
Did you read the link to his tax policy? Its in there...Two inside Oct 12, 07:01
Eliminating the death tax is not closing a loophole.... it's lowering revenue. Oct 12, 09:41
Great...Create new loopholes. .ELIMINATE AMT is a huge tax REDUCTION for the rich. It helps upper middle class, and by Oct 12, 10:55
Point 2: People are stupid Oct 11, 08:43
Point 3: Where was the outrage from the right Oct 11, 08:47
Point 4: Obama's Lifelong Principles Oct 11, 08:51
I read all 4 of your posts. Comments inside Oct 11, 10:01
I agree completely... Oct 11, 10:10
Forgot my IM... Oct 11, 10:39
Check out his twitter feed. His bias is well-documented there. {nm} Oct 12, 07:38