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7. agree totally...

Wed Mar 8, 2017, 01:14 PM

Mar 2017

we always need to be aware aware of confirmation bias and use critical thinking for every news story, especially for something conspiratorial.

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Overall, Be Careful about Which Intelligence-Related Bloggers You Trust [View all] MineralMan Mar 2017 OP

Note: I'm not calling out any particular bloggers. MineralMan Mar 2017 #1

Isn't being in the IC sorta like the mob? nilesobek Mar 2017 #2

Not really. Most people working in that field MineralMan Mar 2017 #3

Such a thoughtful and concise reply. nilesobek Mar 2017 #5

My pleasure. I'm always happy to talk about myself, MineralMan Mar 2017 #8

Schindler and Mensch were to the right flamingdem Mar 2017 #4

Yes, that's true. But, you do have to go back in time to discover that. MineralMan Mar 2017 #6

Heads up peggysue2 Mar 2017 #10

agree totally... Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #7

Exactly. We should always examine blogs with a cautious eye. MineralMan Mar 2017 #9