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Fake news, partial truths and perspective

The situation of Native Americans vs MAGA Catholic boys.

We all need to be more aware of propaganda and false news and avoid knee-jerk responses. I'm as guilty as the next guy. I hate that we are so easily manipulated by 'perspective' news.

Here are a couple of audios that are worth listening to:

"Suspended Twitter Account Plays A Role In Misleading Viral Video"
by Laura Sydell
[npr.org]

"Why Camera Angles And Bias Support Different Opinions"
by Adam Benforado, author of Unfair, the New Science of Criminal Injustice
[wutc.org]

AstralSmoke 8 Jan 23
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Glad no one was harmed physically in all this. I hope I can retain what I learned here before the next incident comes up. Though the black israelites are provocative and they should tone it down.

Completely agree, but they didn't break any laws. We all have to deal with people like them. The Native Americans know this.

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It heartens me to see many of you that I have seen on this site for the past year are open to discussion and for really looking at all angles of this and most of the other stories we are presented...I know the mission statement of this site is truth and open-mindedness...most of you have shown just that...

I am proud to be in your company...I have learned a lot and appreciate all experiences even when they humble me and drag me down to a reality I often wish I did not have to see...thanks.

You're an astute learner!

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Those boys were clearly pricks. End of.

Orbit Level 7 Jan 23, 2019
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Pretty much regardless of camera angles or misleading info, this asshat disrespectful kid was standing about six inches from someone lawfully protesting and minding their own business. The end.

Yes, that's true. But, in my opinion, it's still better to know as much of the story as possible before you form conclusions.

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Although I appreciate the deeper look into this incident, I am forced to wonder where all these folks were when David Hogg was being targeted and maligned.

Yes, there is fake news and then there is no news (reported). I guess everyone needs a tweeter account.

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Funny how certain items now cause knee jerk reactions all around...the MAGA hats, the pink pussy hats, etc. etc. Nothing is really as it appears...time to turn off the TV and read...visual news is playing havoc on us all...thanks for the links...

The one of the best things since I started living alone is not having to have the TV on. I have Direct TV and never watch it, –– except for the current playoffs, it was the only sport I ever followed, and even that now that is getting lost in more interesting things like books or films. I mean, it's kinda like the (boring) political talk show, one game looks exactly like the other ones.

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In my opinion, it is only going to get worse.

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