Barbara, et al, I've had trouble figuring out where to insert my comment in response to yours and several others, so I'll just put it here. All seem to be ignoring the major factor that is human nature. In my experience at least, the average person is far more willing to accept negative information without question than positive informat…
Barbara, et al, I've had trouble figuring out where to insert my comment in response to yours and several others, so I'll just put it here. All seem to be ignoring the major factor that is human nature. In my experience at least, the average person is far more willing to accept negative information without question than positive information.
A simple example: When someone shares gossip that casts another in a negative light, the rumor spreads like wildfire. When a positive story about someone is shared, it usually goes nowhere.
The same applies to stories about the economy, immigrants, and all the other issues that matter to Americans. This makes the job much easier for Republican operatives.
I don't have a solution. I just see the problem.
I do believe a better-educated public is the foundation to a better society. But I wonder if, thanks to Republican demolition of our public education system, we are too far gone to recover.
Dale, thanks for sharing this very interesting point of view. There’s so much truth to it, and yet I haven’t heard it expressed in any posts, or more importantly, in any discussions/conversations. Thanks.
Barbara, et al, I've had trouble figuring out where to insert my comment in response to yours and several others, so I'll just put it here. All seem to be ignoring the major factor that is human nature. In my experience at least, the average person is far more willing to accept negative information without question than positive information.
A simple example: When someone shares gossip that casts another in a negative light, the rumor spreads like wildfire. When a positive story about someone is shared, it usually goes nowhere.
The same applies to stories about the economy, immigrants, and all the other issues that matter to Americans. This makes the job much easier for Republican operatives.
I don't have a solution. I just see the problem.
I do believe a better-educated public is the foundation to a better society. But I wonder if, thanks to Republican demolition of our public education system, we are too far gone to recover.
Dale, thanks for sharing this very interesting point of view. There’s so much truth to it, and yet I haven’t heard it expressed in any posts, or more importantly, in any discussions/conversations. Thanks.