Summary
Our ideological beliefs are not innate; instead, they are shaped by our education and experience. Older generations learned to critically assess information, while younger ones were often indoctrinated in public education to a particular ideological learning, where facts did not matter.
"What we have here is a failure to examine the facts critically."Yes, I borrowed it as a version: "What we have here is a failure to communicate."
I question how we got to a position where our education systems create perpetual indoctrination to leftist viewpoints, which, when exaggerated, becomes zealotry. Some leftists might argue that the substitute wording should be "radical right wing."
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Ideology refers to the set of beliefs that one chooses to adopt over time. Beliefs and values are attributed to individuals or groups based on their life experiences, education, and personal inquiry. Ideologies may be manufactured through false education, such as government or religious schools, that only teach a narrow viewpoint.
Zealotry refers to individuals who adopt a meaning, viewpoint, religion, political belief, or culture with fervent devotion. There is no other truth than that of a zealot. The zealot refuses to tolerate the opinions and perspectives of others that conflict with their own.
Critical thinking is a powerful tool. It's a process of analyzing available facts, observations, evidence, opinions, and arguments to form a sound and informed decision. In the world of manufactured illusions in which we live, critical skepticism is not just a choice, but a necessity. It's what allows us to sift through the noise and discern the truth. So, let’s trust in our ability to think critically and navigate the complexities of the information age.
The process of critical thinking is made difficult by the drumbeat of manufactured noise, including biased news reporting, the selective use of statistics, and sensationalized headlines. What is essential is that noise is, in most cases, skewed by ideology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking
I try to review the news daily, of course, with alternative news sources that are truth-driven, meaning they prioritize factual reporting and unbiased analysis, as opposed to those driven by manufactured or propaganda-based information, which often serve a specific agenda or ideology. I try to separate the noise from material changes that affect our lives. Sometimes it isn't easy.
Does the news segment reflect a significant international or national wave of change? Does the new segment show a massive change for the better or worse in the conditions of humanity, particularly for the taxpayers who support this country?
I urge you, my friends and followers, to embrace critical thinking. Trust nothing until you've assessed all the material facts and seen through the agenda of the writers. Let's engage in skeptical and critical thinking, and together, let's inspire a culture of truth-seeking. Our collective efforts can make a difference in the world of manufactured illusions in which we live.
Just the Facts, Ma'am. Dragnet was a TV Show in the early 1950s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkfKqwnGLr8
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/07/no_author/leftists-cant-take-a-joke/