You know, that last one - the freedom to petition the government for redress of grievances - is hardly ever mentioned. Sign of the times, I guess. At the turn of the 19th century, ignoring a plea from the citizenry (well, the white, land owning part at least) was considered *shameful*. And that was enough to provoke at the very least, a response. These days, shamelessness is practically a prerequisite for political office.
It's true. But also a double-edged sword. Confirmation bias is a powerful force.
Years ago, in the time before Trump, a friend of mine wondered in in a Facebook post how to determine which sources were reliable. I think she was being genuine; yet the responses to her question quickly devolved into tribalism and finger pointing. In the years since it has only gotten worse.
" . . .The U.S. has been trending downward on RSF's index since 2013, when it ranked 32nd in global press freedom. A decade later, it had fallen to 45th place before plunging to 55th place last year amid Trump's attacks on the media. . . "
AND WHOOOOO 🧐 was U.S. President in 2013❓
___________________ Presidential term: January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2017
Nothing surprises me any more when it comes to the US. Let's hope Substack remains open to all opinions and takes, but I can see the Trump admin getting their mitts on it.
You know, that last one - the freedom to petition the government for redress of grievances - is hardly ever mentioned. Sign of the times, I guess. At the turn of the 19th century, ignoring a plea from the citizenry (well, the white, land owning part at least) was considered *shameful*. And that was enough to provoke at the very least, a response. These days, shamelessness is practically a prerequisite for political office.
People really have to dig for accurate news these days.
It's true. But also a double-edged sword. Confirmation bias is a powerful force.
Years ago, in the time before Trump, a friend of mine wondered in in a Facebook post how to determine which sources were reliable. I think she was being genuine; yet the responses to her question quickly devolved into tribalism and finger pointing. In the years since it has only gotten worse.
https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-will-rock-you/1440799627?i=1440799630
" . . .The U.S. has been trending downward on RSF's index since 2013, when it ranked 32nd in global press freedom. A decade later, it had fallen to 45th place before plunging to 55th place last year amid Trump's attacks on the media. . . "
AND WHOOOOO 🧐 was U.S. President in 2013❓
___________________ Presidential term: January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2017
Obummer.
Or wuzzit Obomber❓
Nothing surprises me any more when it comes to the US. Let's hope Substack remains open to all opinions and takes, but I can see the Trump admin getting their mitts on it.
Yes, let us hope.