I have been around TOTV far too long, but I keep on tuning in. I have been watching this thread and I must say that I am a bit impressed as to how the discussion is going because, for the most part, posters are sharing their own thinking in their own words. This thread is not all full of links. YAY!
Unless I missed something, I have seen only one link to one of those “Choose Your News” sites (or networks) that permeate our culture with the sole purpose of keeping viewers angry and paranoid and hopelessly divided.
We see leaders who show nothing but contempt for the American people. They must laugh in private at how easy it has been to manipulate for the sake of gaining power. Keep ‘em paranoid and angry — way too easy. Good old divide and conquer tactics — as anyone ever involved in contract negotiations should be able to recognize immediately.
There are now families and friendships and probably even marriages that are being damaged — some beyond repair — because of so many who are willing to abdicate their own thinking to the big, manipulative screen. Actual discussion of different ideas is now often impossible.
But I must say that it is interesting to see that most posters here are sharing their own thinking rather than simply signing up to be a part of the Regurgitation Nation. I might not agree with some, but I certainly can respect original thinking so, at least, it is a start.
I hope the thread continues in this way, but my guess is someone will jump the track and get the thread closed.
PS:
Dear Bucco,
Will you be my new best friend.
Sincerely,
Boomer
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