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For that matter, most news stations, either. They’re a
skewed commentary on a situation with distorted facts to keep you thinking a
certain direction, which is more than likely far from the truth. That’s
probably why it’s now called news and no longer known as journalism. However,
it’s sad how much junk fills my Facebook status stream. It simply boggles the
mind that someone shared it to begin with, but it does make it believable that
the Salem witch trials could happen even today. Most of the time I don’t even
think people read what they are sharing or watch the videos they are passing
along. They just quickly share it because on the surface it falls in line with
their prejudiced way of thinking. For some, Facebook is the only source of news
they receive and, to be honest, that’s truly sad.
It’s not new, however. Since the World Wide Web infiltrated
our homes, gullible people have believed everything that came across the
computer screen, no matter how ludicrous. People don’t check the validity of a
story before passing it on. Furthermore, they don’t realize that all they are
really doing is hindering the truth from getting out and that’s exactly the
point behind the slanted story. It’s a diversion tactic to keep you focused in one
direction so that you don’t notice what’s really happening elsewhere.
Two of the biggest distractions online right now are racism
and police brutality. Now, I know that racism still exists, but it’s not so
much white against black as everyone against everyone. It’s also not as bad as
it was decades ago or even as bad as they’re saying it is. Oh it may be in some
areas, but overall, in the mainstream, it’s a war that is mostly over. Still,
it is a word that can be thrown out there to distract the people from the real
problem or used to keep people silent. Some know that if they cry racism,
people will back off because they just don’t want to deal with it or be seen in
that light. The truth is, we need to speak up and call foul. It’s like the
bullying post I made a couple of weeks ago. It has become a flag waved at
everything.
It’s the same with the police brutality that’s being passed
around. Yes, I know, some cops have a god-like personality and are complete
dipshits with a badge. But not all of them. Hell, I’d wager that it’s not even
the majority. What’s more, some of the videos I’ve seen, if I was the cop, I
would have smacked the “abused victim” upside the head.
Stop passing around the bullshit! Check the facts and be
informed. Stand up for what you believe and for the weak, but don’t add to the
chaos. You’re not helping the situation, but rather adding to the madness and
the distractions.
And to be honest, you look like a paranoid moron. Like the
boy who cried wolf, you will soon be ignored and when you finally do have some
vital information to share, no one will listen. At that point, you’ve done your
enemy’s job for them, because you’ve helped cause the apathy with so many false
alarms.
Do you want to help your political party, country, race,
gender, sexual orientation, or whatever it is you’re passionate about? Stop
spreading the false negativity against the opposition. Instead, start sharing
the positive truth about your cause and I assure you, you’ll get people’s
attention. People need the positive more than they need the negative. We need
the truth, not more clipped videos. Show us you’re serious by taking the time
to do the research before you click share. Your posts will carry more weight
and reach more people. Isn’t that the whole point?
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Very fine article about the propaganda that is "News" today. I catch glimpses of the news once in awhile (Because I don't watch TV), and it sickens me the half truths and bullshit lies this country comes up with just to 1. Keep us entertained. 2. Miss-direct us from the real problems. 3. Both. I shouldn't say it's just this country, the entire world has caught onto this form of reporting. Brain wash the masses, turn them against each other, cause chaos among a country, move in and over throw.... Sounds to me like Pre-Nazi-Germany, as well as any other country, dictator, or regime plot for a conquest throughout history.
ReplyDeletePeople seriously need to live their lives and not worry about the news. I am much happier not being a drone or a sheeple, because I thinking for myself. Instead of worrying if there will be another "terrorist" attack in the united states. I don't rightfully care if the bomb drops tomorrow, I want that to be a complete surprise and die knowing that I lived my life happy without regrets. Instead of wasting my life in front of a GD drone box (TV).
Thank You.