Posted on 12/15/2019 8:30:48 AM PST by The Houston Courant
Another American Civil War or Manipulations by the Media?
The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service recently released a poll that asked voters to rate the level of American divisions from 0-100, with 100 being “on the edge of a civil war”. The mean response was 67.23.
No reasonable person believes two thirds of the population is poised on the edge of their seat, wringing their hands with worry over a pending civil war. A physical battle between Republicans and Democrats in the United States sounds like a ridiculous notion and perhaps a bestselling fiction novel. Imagine for a moment, millions of tree-hugging liberals who wholeheartedly believe that guns are evil engaged in a civil war with second amendment supporting Republicans. The hypothetical battle would be short lived and decisive.
Seven generations maintained quiet reverence for the sacrifices suffered to unite citizens during the American civil war of the 1800s. Today the term civil war is being used by media outlets to arouse the audience. Ominous headlines to shocking stories of division and contention certainly draw attention. The comparison of the environments and the implication of a brewing fight is offensive and ignorant. Our great nation faces enormous obstacles, but the disputes are far removed from the point of physical conflict, and everything is still within the realm of civil discourse. Unfriendly disagreements among neighbors and antagonistic mobs of like-minded political activist fall short of the passions and human rights issues that lead to a war.
The true enemy is disinformation, verbal chaos, modern society’s growing appetite for the shock factor and emotionally jolting headlines reinforced with bombshells of fire and fury. All Americans face a daily barrage of propaganda delivered by media outlets competing to get a click, view, like or a retweet, to increase their bottom-line. The media has weaponized disinformation like a mind-altering biological agent, infusing its victims with toxicity. The nation relies on headlines for reality-based accounts of events, but it is a challenge to watch a news report or read an article that doesn’t contain phrases that forgive the truth and welcome bias. Reporters, news anchors and commentators constantly interject the what-ifs in news stories, blurring the lines of fact and fiction and lead their followers into preconceived notions. The more far-fetched the headline the greater the odds the intended audience will take the bait.
Society must admit that journalism is dead, that journalistic integrity is now an oxymoron, and that clashing ideologies are continually being fueled by media maniacs. The elections of 2016 brought this truth forward. Journalism continues to hit new lows. Each stirring headline must be reviewed and researched, leaving the work of the journalists in the hands of the receiver. The trust once garnered by icons such as Walter Cronkite is long gone and now, we must operate under the guise of observational suspicion. We must question each headline and doubt the ostensibly heartfelt presentation of each anchor or author.
A revolt may be in order to reestablish the dignity and logical parameters of the first amendment. Freedom of speech is now the right to lie. A recent poll finds 50 percent of Americans have lost faith in the mainstream media. Democratic supporters particularly are fueled by headlines that tempt with lies. Most reports begin with the following statements: allegedly, if true, perhaps, it seems as though, seemingly, and the list goes on to cover any and all far-fetched theories as to why Trump shouldn’t be the president. The facts seem less important than ever before.
Perhaps the appetite evoked by constant propaganda can be satisfied. Some long for the truth and maybe the public is beginning to realize the media is fueling an unhealthy and biased narrative. Reporters who cried wolf repeatedly over stories such as Russian collusion and impending world war now face a backlash of a once trusting audience. Major news networks are suffering the results by way of lower ratings. According to the latest Neilson reports, all cable news outlets have seen declines in viewership from this time one year ago.
Society reached this pinnacle of irritation by way of baseless accusations and continuous bombardment of misinformation. Unfortunately, the common bond of humanity is being pulled and poked at by puppet masters delighting in our mental weakness. It is the duty of each person to seek out the facts and push back the temptation to rely on the regurgitated headlines of profit driven corporations.
Ideologies are at a fever pitch in America and next year a historic fight will be fought at the ballot boxes across the nation. Hopefully, Republicans and independents who once sat quietly by and counted on others to the decide the election will arm themselves with the weapons of choice, the truth and their vote.
Source: https://www.houstoncourant.com/houston-voices/2019/the-american-civil-war
“I believe” an American Civil war will look like this, simply put:
The left will not claim any attacks. But leftists will ambush and assault, terrorize or kill people they perceive as the right (White men and women, ages 40+).
The right will stalk and harm or kill those on the right itself, but in name only (RINO). The leftist gangs will go unchecked for decades.
Big chances the US moves forward as a leftist socialist democracy. Small chances the GOP even survives the next 20 years. about 10 percent chance the US recovers through the elections and proper political discourse.
I see your point...
It isn’t a shooting war, although Virginia may prove otherwise if Adolf Northam gets his way. It’s more like a technological chess game.
It is very much a civil war at the top, as we see if the president can drain this abscess.
Agreed and I am very sympathetic towards La Voy. He was killed in cold blood for stepping out of line, challenging the corrupt police/political state.
Just my opinion.
Which one, FRiend?
No one in their right mind wants violence. The idea of using armed force to defend against tyranny is a big step. Just remember that the more we act like sheep the more they will behave like wolves.
“Imagine for a moment, millions of tree-hugging liberals who wholeheartedly believe that guns are evil engaged in a civil war with second amendment supporting Republicans. The hypothetical battle would be short lived and decisive. “
Sorry. This is what the “really?” was meant for. Not Antifa arming. My bad.
https://youtu.be/YTuM0SXL0dA
See if this works.
Well your poll, like all polls, fall short of the truth and reality. The fact that it reached as high as 67%+ should tell you something is far from being positive.
Thanks.
Impressive, huh?
Someone has a severe case of normalcy bias while living under a rock.
Loved it. Thanks again.
I agree. The left has chosen Virginia to press their gun grabbing agenda. There will a lot of resistance but who will come to our defense? Do other states care enough to help or do they just hope to be the last one stripped of their freedom?
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