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That’s a non-sequitur. This has nothing to do with “mainstream media”. Which, by the way, is not a singular entity you can blindly trust or distrust, don’t fall
by latexr 5mo ago
That’s a non-sequitur. This has nothing to do with “mainstream media”. Which, by the way, is not a singular entity you can blindly trust or distrust, don’t fall into that indoctrination trap. This is basic despotic citizen control: Get everyone to distrust those who hold them accountable; label them as irredeemable liars so you can do as you please.
Edit: Removed swipes while keeping the core argument.
- streetfighter64 5mo agoAh yes, accusing people of being shills and bots, and "indoctrinated", the core principles of good faith arguments. > Label them as irredeemable liars so you can do as you please. Do you not see the irony?
- latexr 5mo agoYou’re right. I should’ve done better and apologise. I have lightly edited the post above to keep the core point while removing the swipes. I disagree with the irony point on the basis that none of us here (I assume) is a despot or in a position of power high enough to lie to the point of discrediting entire institutions to the masses. We can be victims of it, but not perpetrators. Also, nowhere have I accused anyone in particular of being a liar. Still, given that my ill chosen words will have no doubt clouded your understanding of the point—which is on me—I won’t hold that against you, I take responsibility.
- superposeur 5mo agoHard agree. Railing against the “mainstream media” is such a cliched and, ironically, uncritical mode of argument.