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Did you go to the Web site of this reference? How normal it is for each of us to judge or categorize the few words that we see without taking the time to read the reference article which also has many references.
If we are honest, I think we will agree that we are more influenced by the highly controlled mass media than we realize or even want to admit. Those who control the mass media certainly put themselves before the public in a good, and even deceptive light.
Those who do not submit to the authority that Christ left us, here on earth, automatically slide into subjectivism. I find that I have to struggle everyday to continue to seek the truth and reality outside of my head, from the Creator, despite the fact that “the father of lies” (Jn 8:44) is working overtime in these our days. This also means that if I come across new information tomorrow, I hope with the help of sincere prayer, that I will not shut my eyes just because the new information is not how I want the truth and reality.

I hear what you are saying, and agree whole-heartedly. At the same time, much of the message can be corrupted by the delivery. In this case, a very powerful message about the power of deception and the devil was diminished by tail end about Jews and Masons.

Also, when a priest begins to speak out against his bishop, there is likely a detailed story. It is possible for a well-meaning priest to run afoul of a not-as-well-meaning bishop. It is also possible for a well-meaning priest to do a lousy job. I don’t know the details in this case.

Consider this possibility: 10 people from Spain are visiting the US and want to see a baseball game. They know very little, but are interested to learn. Would they want somebody to give a detailed history of the balk, followed by any number of statistics? Or, would somebody who explains the basics of game, allowing a curiosity to develop into a love? While both are important, they are more appropriate to different audiences.

In this case, I was overwhelmed by the ERA of 1987 Toledo Mud Hens’ relief pitcher.

Information is not true simply for being new. In fact, I would say that the quest for novelty is a peculiarly modernist sentiment. Not that other eras weren't attracted by the novel, but that did not have the particular animus against tradition that we find today.

If we seek truth and wisdom, I'll wager dollars to donuts that it is more likely to be found in traditional thought than in any progressive ideal.