Nato is gonna need immediate help if invaded.

[ZZGAMAZZ]

NATO is an organization. Germany is a country.

Some non-military Americans would step up and defend, but most would not.

Out-of-work residential appraisers could enlist and form a modern-day version of the Tuskegee Airmen--or more likely, become patients in a follow-up Tuskegee Study.....

 

[alebrewer]

I liked Cruz early in his political career but less and less as the years go by. When he told Tucker Carlson that we have to support Israel because the Bible says so and we will be blessed for doing it, he lost me for good.

That's a huge attempt at pandering to the religious right - which are fairly invasive down here. Got into a heated email exchange with him a couple of years back where he tried to explain how much more dangerous pot is than alcohol. Typical politician - he has zero integrity - just caters to whatever group happens to be in the majority.

 

[J Grant]

Anyone can find an article or statement on the internet that supports their viewpoint - a fallout of the internet where anyone can post anything, no matter how poorly supported. The gatekeepers of publications with a reputation at stake are NA to webcasts and podcasts generated by nobodies, and a low-level politician can have their views broadcast to millions. It is proven that a lie spreads faster than the truth online and inflammatory statements get attention.

 

[alebrewer]

It is proven that a lie spreads faster than the truth online and inflammatory statements get attention.

See - I'm trying really hard not to pick on you, J. But when you say 'it is proven', you've GOT to expect someone to call you out on it...

 

[J Grant]

See - I'm trying really hard not to pick on you, J. But when you say 'it is proven', you've GOT to expect someone to call you out on it...

I don't have a lot of time to answer every call out here, which can result in an endless back-and-forth. Anyone who wants to question a phrase or statement can look it up themselves online and verifty—AI answers in a flash now!

 

[ZZGAMAZZ]

See - I'm trying really hard not to pick on you, J. But when you say 'it is proven', you've GOT to expect someone to call you out on it...

But OTOH I KNOW it's true... because JG posted it on the Forum!

 

[J Grant]

AI Overview


Research indicates that falsehoods, or fake news, tend to spread faster and wider online than truthful information
. Studies have shown that false news stories are more likely to be retweeted than true stories, and they reach more people in a shorter amount of time. False news diffuses faster, farther, deeper, and more broadly than the truth across all categories of information, with a particularly strong effect on false political news.
Several factors contribute to this phenomenon:

• Novelty and Emotion: False information is often designed to be novel and emotionally charged, making it more attention-grabbing and shareable.
• Human Propensity to Share: The rapid spread of false news is primarily driven by humans, who are more likely to share information that aligns with their identity or social norms.
• Echo Chambers: Social media can create echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs and hinder the spread of factual corrections.

In essence, lies often travel faster online because they leverage human tendencies towards novelty, emotional content, and confirmation of existing beliefs. People may also share misinformation without assessment due to factors like social media fatigue and the desire for social interaction.

 

[J Grant]

Took one click to look it up. Either of you clowns could have done it.

 

[ZZGAMAZZ]

Took one click to look it up. Either of you clowns could have done it.

JG, one shouldn't post a post about online credibility, without citing the source, which usually enhances credibility.

 

[alebrewer]

Why do you always have to resort to name calling? It's unbecoming and causes folks to not pay attention when you decry someone calling you names...