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Which is what makes them such a good example of the biggest problem with this kind of 'new media', it makes it too easy to reinforce their own ignorance and prejudices and insulate themselves from anything that might challenge that. Little Green Footballs, Free Republic & Common Dreams being prime examples. The value of media that at least attempts to be objective cannot be overestimated, as more and more people turn to these 'sources' for their news the more partisan they get making common ground harder and harder to find as the misinformation and ignorance grows. It's one reason I've always felt so strongly about media-ownership laws.
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Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
- Twain
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