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Originally Posted by dc_dux
My point is not off the real issue.....it demonstrates that the problem is not with the media, but with those who rely only on the sources that support their pre-determined outcome.
Obviously, you cannot get 100% of the facts about any political figure...However, if you take the time and make the effort, you can get more factual information than you find in one blog before coming to your conclusions...if you have a sincere desire to understand an issue or a poliitican's actions rather than play "gotcha".
Thats the problem raised in the OP.....too many people relying on one "media" source or one end of the media spectrum and drawing conclusions because it supports their position and they dont want to look further because they may find factual information they dont like.
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I posted a link so readers would have a source other than me. My views about Edwards goes deeper than what was in the blog.
I also gave readers the benefit of listing questions that came to my mind on the Edwards issue, questions that if answered could actually change my point of view. So, instead of addressing the issue and questions that could lead me to a different view of Edwards, criticism is directed towrds me rather than moving the discussion forward.
I honestly think Edwards is a hypocrit. It is my view, right or wrong, but I think it is right. We can discuss the information and facts that lead me to that conclusion or we can comment on how cynical/narrow/minded/dumb/etc/etc. I am. You tend to choose the latter on most issues with me, the discussion goes know where and we leave more entrenched in our views. This supports my premise.