You can't fix stupid.
This may sound harsh, but the typical American shouldn't be on the internet. It is simultaneously the biggest source of information and disinformation. Deciding which something is takes a little common sense, and the willingness to verify information as credible by checking a variety of sources. It seems most Americans no longer know the difference between opinion and news. I know many people who think Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are news sources.
In years past this wasn't an issue. The only platform people had spread their ignorance was down at the corner diner. Sure, people could write a letter to the editor at a news paper. Usually you had someone with a journalism degree deciding what gets printed. Again a buffer to weed out the more crazy people amongst us. IMO freedom of speech does not mean that people are required to hear you. I have complete autonomy to stand on my property and teach scientology if I desire. Nobody should be required to give me a platform though.
The Russians seem to understand Americans better than most Americans understand themselves. They would be littlefinger in game of thrones sowing chaos and dissent. They are destroying murica without even firing one bullet. The terrorist have done their part as well. They've gotten us waste trillions of dollars.
All empires fall. It's just a matter of time, but I hope it holds off for about 40 years. I'm extremely thankful that I don't have children.
This may sound harsh, but the typical American shouldn't be on the internet. It is simultaneously the biggest source of information and disinformation. Deciding which something is takes a little common sense, and the willingness to verify information as credible by checking a variety of sources. It seems most Americans no longer know the difference between opinion and news. I know many people who think Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are news sources.
In years past this wasn't an issue. The only platform people had spread their ignorance was down at the corner diner. Sure, people could write a letter to the editor at a news paper. Usually you had someone with a journalism degree deciding what gets printed. Again a buffer to weed out the more crazy people amongst us. IMO freedom of speech does not mean that people are required to hear you. I have complete autonomy to stand on my property and teach scientology if I desire. Nobody should be required to give me a platform though.
The Russians seem to understand Americans better than most Americans understand themselves. They would be littlefinger in game of thrones sowing chaos and dissent. They are destroying murica without even firing one bullet. The terrorist have done their part as well. They've gotten us waste trillions of dollars.
All empires fall. It's just a matter of time, but I hope it holds off for about 40 years. I'm extremely thankful that I don't have children.
“Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth.”
