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Why are so many Americans skeptical about climate change? A study offers a surprising answer. – The Washington Post

Why are so many Americans skeptical about climate change? A study offers a surprising answer. – The Washington Post:

So lots of money used to confuse and misinform can go a long way if you want to make sure that no one knows the truth and no meaningful action is taken.

That brings us to Super PACs. They mostly lie, and always obfuscate the issues. Since there’s no one responsible, they are free to throw mud and tar at will and at random.

Don’t see how anything could go wrong with the political engines. Do you?

Misinform and misdirection works.
We all need to realize that and start propagating truths, not lies. The tools are at our fingertips (and keyboards).

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