Quote of the week...

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J.B. Sommerset (c) 2023
"The Red Belt" J.B. Sommerset (c) 2023


I was watching the news the other day, I know, I know, I shouldn't do that... anyway, I was reminded of how slanted the new is in this day and age. I noticed how certain news networks only play the part of the action that supports the narrative that bolsters their agenda. This is nothing new, I have noticed this many times, it's one of the reasons I don't watch the new much. Here's a quote that represents how I feel about news in these modern times. 


"He who controls and filters the context of events can effectively control the narrative and change the meaning of how people see the truth..."

J.B. Sommerset

Cheers!

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