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7. NPR = Needless Propaganda Recitals

Reply to Tumbulu (Original post)

Thu Sep 25, 2014, 05:01 PM

Sep 2014

They, like all other propaganda, like to present information that elicits an emotional rather than rational response. Therefore, rational thought doesn't apply to them. They typically present 2 opposing sides of an issue to create tension, even if 1 or both of the sides don't exist in reality. A perfect example of that is the climate change "debate" as if it's not happening. Another is the torture "debate", as if it is a valid policy.

NPR is selling a product, not discussing reality.

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While listening to NPR's report on current findings regarding the frequency of mass shootings [View all] Tumbulu Sep 2014 OP

I'll try to find it. I think there's a "fear industry". There is no increase in frequency... NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

I was screaming at my radio yesterday morning FormerOstrich Sep 2014 #2

I really wonder what has happened to them Tumbulu Sep 2014 #3

I hope you are right and they read my commentary FormerOstrich Sep 2014 #6

NPR has drifted much closer to Fox News than most people realize. All of their reports try to push world wide wally Sep 2014 #4

This seems true.... Tumbulu Sep 2014 #5

NPR = Needless Propaganda Recitals Corruption Inc Sep 2014 #7

Probably because its impractical to "get rid of all the free flowing weapons" aikoaiko Sep 2014 #8

I would say difficult but not impractical. upaloopa Sep 2014 #10

So true, do you think in our life time it will happen? Tumbulu Sep 2014 #13

There are enough of us to vote and there are candidates to vote for. upaloopa Sep 2014 #14

yes, civil rights for the 99%....... Tumbulu Sep 2014 #15

NPR just tries to tiptoe around every issue enough to dodge the teabaggers ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #9

That must be it......I just remain Tumbulu Sep 2014 #12

If I recall NPR did lots of segments on legislating guns after Sandy Hook. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #11