When your sources of information are limited to CNN, MSNBC, CBS/ABC/NBC/PBS, and the Washington Post/NY Times…..
….then………………………..
…………………………………………………you are a member of the flat earth society circa 1450.
Flat earth society members:
- Believe they know and understand everything.
2. Dismiss any question, let alone challenge, by categorically denying the question.
3. Belittle and attack Fox News. Never stopping to consider that Fox News is not the only alternative.
4. Label anyone or anything that does not fit their framework as a “misinformation”, “conspiracy theory”, “racist/sexist/…phobe”, “alt-right/far-right conservative/bigot/white supremacy/etc.”
So….if you are a modern day CNN flat earther, consider this question:
….when was the last time you learned something that you didn’t already know….that you had to acknowledge was a mistake/flaw/bad on your side? (ex.: Trump did not collude with the Russians in 2016. And Hillary Clinton paid for the Steele dossier, which was essentially election interference. And the FBI used that fabrication to spy on Americans.)
Any liberal/progressive Democrat CNN-ite should be able to acknowledge the errors in their understanding and assumptions. You don’t have to change your fundamental views to recognize and admit that you were wrong.
Kryptonite: admitting you were wrong.
If that previous statement describes you, then see the above CNN Flat Earther description. And own it proudly. At least at that point you’ll be honest with yourself.
If you are able to admit you were wrong…misunderstood…made bad assumptions…etc., then you are not a closed mind. You are, in fact, someone who is learning, exploring, and modifying your understanding based on new information.
Are you stuck with an understanding from 1973?
Or are you working with 2023 information?
If the former, then ask me how I can help you open your mind to the 21st Century.
If the latter, ask me how to reconcile your hopes and beliefs with what you actually know about the Democrats.
Let’s begin the process of challenging ourselves to a better understanding.
Son of Liberty 2020
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