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9. Public discourse, in general, is dysfunctional. Not many issues get the level of discussion

Reply to BrentWil (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 01:42 AM

Feb 2012

they deserve. Deceipt, lying, fear, hate, propaganda, misinformation, pundits, distraction, lobbying...all geared toward making sure the American public DOESN'T UNDERSTAND. Understanding is replaced by either laziness or belief without reason.

And since "a well informed public is the basis of democracy" you could say that the deterioration of public discourse and accuracy in media is undemocratic. Huge problem...Iran not the only issue.

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The Iranian Debate: Right, Left or Middle the American public is totally inept even discussing Iran [View all] BrentWil Jan 2012 OP

Not wishing to cause too much distress here, but sibelian Jan 2012 #1

I guess it would be good to spell words right when I am calling out the American Public... BrentWil Jan 2012 #3

Because Americans pangaia Jan 2012 #2

You forgot our mothers were hamsters and our fathers smelt of elderberries. n/t The Genealogist Feb 2012 #8

I'm certainly no expert, but I generally knew the political structure as you outlined. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #4

Generally, polling firms don't poll on the question... BrentWil Jan 2012 #5

Thanks for posting the link. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #6

No problem... BrentWil Feb 2012 #7

Public discourse, in general, is dysfunctional. Not many issues get the level of discussion wiggs Feb 2012 #9

Well stated! Behind the Aegis Feb 2012 #10

That is the problem. On both sides NT BrentWil Feb 2012 #12

I agree... that is the problem BrentWil Feb 2012 #11