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Old 05-16-2003, 04:26 PM   #1
ScottSolomon
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This is certainly true. Which is why you have to be aware of the contradictions - note them - and understand where they come from. Sometimes the contradictions occur because reporters selectively report information that reenforces their bias. Sometimes media sources are wary of creating stories that are critical of the powers that be. Sometimes meid stories use garbage information and report heresay as news. Sometimes media sources are simply in error or are lying.

I am certainly not credulous. I do not simply accept a story because it reenforces my bias or reject stories that challenge my personal beliefs.
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