Just bonkers. My mind goes to two places. First: What is the extent of disinformation we are receiving now from dishonest media? I’m guessing most of us on this platform are not drinking from the mainstream hose any longer. But there are many sheep out there digesting lies and not questioning the “news”. Second: What happens now? Is any…
Just bonkers. My mind goes to two places. First: What is the extent of disinformation we are receiving now from dishonest media? I’m guessing most of us on this platform are not drinking from the mainstream hose any longer. But there are many sheep out there digesting lies and not questioning the “news”. Second: What happens now? Is anyone within the Hamilton68 core going to be held accountable for such blatant disregard for the truth?
When was the last time you saw a public figure say they "take responsibility for this [issue/event]" and have that be followed by them taking some kind of ACTION (such as resignation)? It's as if saying those magic words is all that is required. For public figures, the concept of one's honor is just about as extinct as the concept of accountability. The two go hand-in-hand. And their extinction feeds our skepticism and distrust of government.
So true. I guess I’m envisioning more and more awareness -- public ostracism of sorts. But even the “court of public opinion” has a skewed focus without much of a center. Ugh.
Just bonkers. My mind goes to two places. First: What is the extent of disinformation we are receiving now from dishonest media? I’m guessing most of us on this platform are not drinking from the mainstream hose any longer. But there are many sheep out there digesting lies and not questioning the “news”. Second: What happens now? Is anyone within the Hamilton68 core going to be held accountable for such blatant disregard for the truth?
When was the last time you saw a public figure say they "take responsibility for this [issue/event]" and have that be followed by them taking some kind of ACTION (such as resignation)? It's as if saying those magic words is all that is required. For public figures, the concept of one's honor is just about as extinct as the concept of accountability. The two go hand-in-hand. And their extinction feeds our skepticism and distrust of government.
Honor from public figures?
It almost makes me think getting rid of dueling was a mistake.
"I'm sorry you were offended."
Accountability is so 20th century. Don't hold your breath.
So true. I guess I’m envisioning more and more awareness -- public ostracism of sorts. But even the “court of public opinion” has a skewed focus without much of a center. Ugh.
No one is ever held accountable beyond petty criminals. No one is going to jail. No one wins in court but the lawyers.
What happens now is a slow inexorable grind into totalitarianism.