Posted on 01/21/2019 8:02:17 AM PST by BenLurkin
There is a growing feeling of distrust in governments and the media among the general population, according to the Edelman report.
It states that there has been a 3 percent increase between 2018 and 2019 in the level of distrust towards the government and the media. Overall, the general feeling of distrust has hit a record high this year from 2017.
There is also a clear difference between mass population and the informed public, with the return to the largest-ever trust gap between these two, since 2017. This trust gap is particularly evident in developed countries, including the U.K., Canada, France and the United States. But it is also growing in developing countries such as India and China.
Stephen Kehoe, global chair, Reputation, said in a press release: "Divergent levels of confidence between the mass population and informed public about the future signal a continued underlying rot in the structure of society."
The "Gilet Jaunes" or "Yellow Vest" protests began in mid-November over higher fuel taxes, which were subsequently scrapped, and have since morphed into a broader demonstration against the government.
Only 1 in 5 people believe the system is working for them Among the mass population, 46 percent said that the system is failing them, while 34 percent were not sure.
However, 70 percent of them said they desire change. Even among the informed public, there is a clear dissatisfaction with the global system. Only 21 percent of them said the system is working for them.
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Anyone here know what is meant by "the informed public"?
Anyone here know what is meant by “the informed public”?
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Those “educated” citizens who posess some dubious college degrees?
The “informed public” are those who agree with the author. The rest are deplorables or something.
“Informed public” = those that took the blue pill.
In the author's mind the readers of the New York Times.
Did a quick search. Found...
Informed Public Opinion | World Bank Blogs
blogs.worldbank.org/category/tags/informed-public-opinion
For, when we say we desire ‘informed public opinion’, one of the best ways of bringing that about is by encouraging well-trained minds on any subject relevant to a public policy question of general concern to help their fellow-citizens by throwing a bright light on the subject.
Not surprisingly CNBC tries to twist the article and put the onus on corporate management to “lead the change” rather than holding government and media accountable for the rise in societal distrust and malaise.
well-trained minds
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Translation: Well indoctrinated minds that have a liberal world view. ;)
“There is a growing feeling of distrust in government and the media among the general population.”
Yeah, it’s just a “feeling”. Surprised they didn’t throw “perceived” or “potential” in there. Once something like that is declared, one instinctively knows any further statements never mind any conclusions, will be 100% Grade A horseshit.
Let me guess. “We need to do a better job getting our message out”, and we’re just sadly misinformed hick rubes out here in flyover JesusLand? Amirite?
I am going to guess “the informed public “ means college educated. That probably means progressives. And, yes, reports from France say the yellow vest uprising is on both sides of the political spectrum. If true it spells real trouble for globalists like Macron.
This is news?
“Right Think”
“The “informed public” are those who agree with the author. The rest are deplorables or something.
Excellent answer and the same definitions/stats apply in America.
Instead of wearing Yellow Vests, we are the Deploreables.
Surprised they didn’t throw “perceived” or “potential” in there.
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Or ‘unexpected’. They like that term, especially when good economic news comes out.
Some idiots are trying to make a Yellow Vest group in NYC. They planned a big protest at the Fed and four people showed up. Their messaging includes less government, but also free healthcare and education. They don’t even see how stupid that is.
Je suis gilet jaune !
I hope someone starts manufacturing little “yellow vest” pins soon, many Americans would wear them in support!
I hope someone starts manufacturing little “yellow vest” pins soon, many Americans would wear them in support!
I would wear one on my various Navy Hats.
Instead of yellow jackets, I think hunter orange would be better here. Lots of people already have such gear, and it would be more meaningful to many people.
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