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The distribution of political philosophy is completely dominated by media outlets.
What has the media sold to us as 'reality' in the last decade or so? I'd call it sensationalism. And now sensationalism is what motivates people to buy media content - whether it is a book, or a news broadcast, or a candidate. Sensation-alism makes you feel good, it's entertainment. Suffice it to say, I think a lot of people didn't notice that the same techniques being used to sell them 'reality shows' started being used to sell them politics...particularly after 9/11.
At least this is the idea that is swimming around in my head this morning...kind of makes sense to me, though.
Therefore, I am about as convinced of the sincerity of Glen Beck's show as I am of the sincerity of the ladies on 'Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Which would be very little.
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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce
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