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A scientific poll was done concerning people's perceptions of certain issues versus the actual numbers. The result was most people either vastly underestimated or overestimated certain numbers of issues like immigrant population, Muslim population, unemployment, etc. What stood out to me was of the 14 countries surveyed, the US was the 2nd most ignorant country, behind Italy, and ahead of South Korea. Two examples I noticed; Americans think 15% of the US population is Muslim, but the reality is only 1% of Americans identify as Muslim. Another one, 32% of the US is foreign born (no doubt this number is inflated thanks to Hispanophobia), but 13% is the real number. There's more in there that just shows Americans in a pretty bad light about most hot button issues, especially in regards to teenage pregnancy and unemployment. Seems like the media is failing us across the entire political spectrum if the numbers are this bad
People are watching the E! Channel, comedians for news, song and dance shows, and too busy tweeting and uploading selfies to know better. Is it that surprising?
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People are watching the E! Channel, comedians for news, song and dance shows, and too busy tweeting and uploading selfies to know better. Is it that surprising?
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Hmmm, I need to start reading swedish news. I already read news from great britain.
Yes,the British press is a bit more ballsy than our's and no Kim Kardashian BS wither..as long as you can avoid the drivel about the "royal family"...ick.
Yes, our mainstream press has become downright pathetic. It's like they don't even try anymore.
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