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Bad news. Bad.
Topic Started: Aug 26 2017, 01:01 AM (202 Views)
Jolly
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https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/apr/12/news-is-bad-rolf-dobelli
The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros
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Davis
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Worth reading, just getting through it without skimming is proof the author may be on to something.
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brenda
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Good article. We already have made a reduction in time spent on the media news. We have better ways to spend time, such as digging in the yard. :lol:
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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Jolly
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brenda
Aug 26 2017, 05:19 AM
Good article. We already have made a reduction in time spent on the media news. We have better ways to spend time, such as digging in the yard. :lol:
I've cut way down. Yeah, I post a good many links, but I don't read three or four articles on the same thing or just sit on one news site.

And the Trump stuff has gotten so silly, it's not worth the effort to wade through.
The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros
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Davis
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Jolly
Aug 26 2017, 05:39 AM
brenda
Aug 26 2017, 05:19 AM
Good article. We already have made a reduction in time spent on the media news. We have better ways to spend time, such as digging in the yard. :lol:
I've cut way down. Yeah, I post a good many links, but I don't read three or four articles on the same thing or just sit on one news site.

And the Trump stuff has gotten so silly, it's not worth the effort to wade through.
The obsession with Trump is really good for the media but the analogy of pure refined sugar and diabetes of the brain is spot on. I think it is truly doing a lot of damage to people.
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Catseye3
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The obsession with Trump is really good for the media but the analogy of pure refined sugar and diabetes of the brain is spot on. I think it is truly doing a lot of damage to people.


I agree with you. This message is not original with this author, but it can stand to be said more than once.
Chocolate doesn't ask silly questions. Chocolate understands.
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brenda
Aug 26 2017, 05:19 AM
Good article. We already have made a reduction in time spent on the media news. We have better ways to spend time, such as digging in the yard. :lol:


And siphoning up peach mojitos, you sot.

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Chocolate doesn't ask silly questions. Chocolate understands.
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Jolly
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In defense of peach mojitos, they are pretty good.
The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros
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Rainman
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I think this is an excellent article, hope everyone takes the time to read it.

Personally, I have also backed way off on "news" whether cable or print. The mute button on my remote is almost always on, when the TV is on in my office.

I wish this article were required reading for discussion at the high school or maybe even college level, where it is touted that "critical thinking" is taught.

Also, have high school and college kids re-read the article, and change the words and related words where appropriate to "that hand-held device that seems glued to your hand."



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Mikhailoh
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Yeah, I have backed off a lot too. Sick of it. There's not an honest piece of journalism in a hundred.

I seek information, not opinion. Opinions I can get here from people I at least like.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Chocolate doesn't ask silly questions. Chocolate understands.
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Jolly
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Aug 26 2017, 12:44 PM
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That would be funny, if it wasn't so true....
The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros
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