Deep Hate For The Cheap Thug Trump Is The Ground Of This Election, Ladies And Gentlemen

[c-rational]

30. Appreciate your reasoned responses and some thoughts.

First, although many may believe the pundits possess superior knowledge, I have long let go of that idea. Most simply do not have the time nor inclination to dig deep into a subject to actually develop a superior knowledge. The phrase talking heads seems appropriate here.

Regarding predictions, reading your post, I kept thinking of bookies/gamblers. Most are not good prognosticators, just addicted to the act of betting. Pundits may fall into the same category, in that they are more interested in placing the bet than being correct in the outcome. On the other hand, I do appreciate meteorologists, and their art of making predictions, even if they are rarely successful, and I continue to tune in to their forecasts.

Regarding discerning some underlying truth, again I find most pundits do not probe. They simply read,. One notable exception that comes to mind is Rachael Maddow.

On the balance issue, I agree with your points. At our state of history, a truly reasoned and rational human would see there is no balance needed in the presentation of arguments. One side presents truths, and one side presents specious arguments and falsehoods.

Always a pleasure reading your posts. Finally, it is Sir and not Ma'am.

Regards