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A pessimistic population means 'Yellow Vest' protests could become more mainstream, new survey warns
CNBC ^ | 01/21/2019 | Silvia Amaro

Posted on 01/21/2019 8:02:17 AM PST by BenLurkin

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There is also a clear difference between mass population and the informed public...

Anyone here know what is meant by "the informed public"?

1 posted on 01/21/2019 8:02:17 AM PST by BenLurkin
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Anyone here know what is meant by “the informed public”?

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Those “educated” citizens who posess some dubious college degrees?


2 posted on 01/21/2019 8:11:56 AM PST by Starboard
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The “informed public” are those who agree with the author. The rest are deplorables or something.


3 posted on 01/21/2019 8:14:18 AM PST by madprof98
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“Informed public” = those that took the blue pill.


4 posted on 01/21/2019 8:15:49 AM PST by TexasKamaAina
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Anyone here know what is meant by "the informed public"?

In the author's mind the readers of the New York Times.

5 posted on 01/21/2019 8:18:59 AM PST by Timocrat (Ingnorantia non excusat)
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To: Starboard

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.


6 posted on 01/21/2019 8:19:02 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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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.


7 posted on 01/21/2019 8:20:59 AM PST by Starboard
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well-trained minds

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Translation: Well indoctrinated minds that have a liberal world view. ;)


8 posted on 01/21/2019 8:23:56 AM PST by Starboard
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“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?


9 posted on 01/21/2019 8:26:11 AM PST by Freedom4US
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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.


10 posted on 01/21/2019 8:26:41 AM PST by Gen.Blather
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There is a growing feeling of distrust in governments and the media among the general population

This is news?

11 posted on 01/21/2019 8:27:35 AM PST by Bitman
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To: Starboard

“Right Think”


12 posted on 01/21/2019 8:30:18 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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“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.


13 posted on 01/21/2019 8:30:41 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Liberals//GOPe's 2019 Strategy, mantra, plan = 'No Borders, No Walls, No USA at All!'!)
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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.


14 posted on 01/21/2019 8:31:39 AM PST by Starboard
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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.


15 posted on 01/21/2019 8:32:56 AM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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Je suis gilet jaune !


16 posted on 01/21/2019 8:33:47 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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I hope someone starts manufacturing little “yellow vest” pins soon, many Americans would wear them in support!


17 posted on 01/21/2019 8:35:52 AM PST by Kalamata (NEW! Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXF4ySJ7Xyc&list=PLrCQerz2L0If_VT4tw73RjhG5tBjdZfZy&index)
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To: Starboard
Those “educated” citizens dummies, who possess some dubious college degrees aka Instant Unemployment Degrees!
18 posted on 01/21/2019 8:37:44 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Liberals//GOPe's 2019 Strategy, mantra, plan = 'No Borders, No Walls, No USA at All!'!)
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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.


19 posted on 01/21/2019 8:40:41 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Liberals//GOPe's 2019 Strategy, mantra, plan = 'No Borders, No Walls, No USA at All!'!)
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To: Kalamata

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.


20 posted on 01/21/2019 8:41:02 AM PST by rx (Truth Will Out!)
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