The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #115383   Message #2469642
Posted By: Janie
19-Oct-08 - 12:59 AM
Thread Name: BS: Wasilla, Alaska speaks about Palin
Subject: RE: BS: Wasilla, Alaska speaks about Palin
Sins, I concur. While I unequivocally believe Obama/Biden are a much better choice than McCain/Palin, I think it important to recognize campaign propoganda for what it is, no matter which camp generates it. It is incorrect to regard information put out there for the specific purpose of swaying opinion as documentary.

True documentary provides all the known information, points out the pros and cons (or strengths and weaknesses), is balanced, and assumes that people with all the available information are capable of reaching a rational decision or choice.

There are good, thoughtful people who view Obama as the dangerous choice. I believe differently. It is a fact, however, that fact and belief are not synonyms. I resent "spin", regardless of the source, because I dislike attempts to manipulate. I consider it disrespectful and insulting. I also recognize that the politician who doesn't "spin" doesn't get elected.

Accepting reality doesn't mean I have to like it.