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Offline CC27

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The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« on: July 01, 2016, 10:01:46 AM »
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The internet is a rich source of information.


Trouble is that much of that information is incorrect, and that presents a lot of problems, especially in complex situations like presidential elections. There are plenty of amateur "journalists" posting all sorts of things without doing the necessary fact-checking. They write without including or understanding basic information that professionals would confirm before wrapping up their stories.

For example, much has been made of the June financial postings with the FEC. Some, however, fail to recognize that those filings have nothing whatever to do with June's numbers, but represent the numbers from the end of May. So, "Cash on hand" is not what is "in hand" today, but what was "in hand" at the end of May. June numbers won't be filed until the end of July, and the cycle of amateur journalism will screw that up, too, no doubt.

To get a true picture of almost anything, readers now have to go to the original sources, like the FEC website, and actually read the information there, taking note of things like what the data presented is really saying. Dates, etc. are important. In addition, the categories reported don't always mean what they might seem to mean at first glance. Accounting terminology has to be understood to accurately report on what's revealed.

Bottom line is that much of the information on websites that looks like reporting actually is not really accurate. If you want the facts, you have to drill down to the actual original information and read it fully, making note of important details the amateur "journalist" apparently didn't bother to understand.

It sure makes things complicated. The internet is full of information, but much of it is simply wrong. I just hate that. It makes more work for me to actually have to go looking for actual facts, rather than the clumsy way someone I've never heard of characterizes the information.

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This is the last time i bring anything over that mineralman posts. I can't stand him anymore and his condescending shit.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2016, 10:07:21 AM »
Once again proving that DUmmies are incapable of understanding simple economics & basic accounting. 

Economic dunces will point out that XXX companies paid no taxes in a certain year.  True for income taxes with their final corporate filing quarterly or yearly.  But they always pay tons in taxes, which are easily understandable if you glance at an income statement.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2016, 10:17:16 AM »
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The internet is a rich source of information.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2016, 10:52:30 AM »
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2016, 10:54:39 AM »
DU information evaluation. If it is something that supports your opinion then it is factual and true. If it disagrees with your opinion then it is a right wing talking point.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2016, 11:30:01 AM »
Quote from: CC27 on July 01, 2016, 10:01:46 AM
This is the last time i bring anything over that mineralman posts. I can't stand him anymore and his condescending shit.

MM is an idiot and he's explaining things the way he needs others to explain things to him in order for him to understand. I don't mind him talking to the primitives in what we view as a condescending manner because in order for them to get certain things they have to be explained in kindergarten level language, which is where MM peaked, which makes him perfect for the job.

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2016, 01:32:47 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 01, 2016, 11:30:01 AM
MM is an idiot and he's explaining things the way he needs others to explain things to him in order for him to understand. I don't mind him talking to the primitives in what we view as a condescending manner because in order for them to get certain things they have to be explained in kindergarten level language, which is where MM peaked, which makes him perfect for the job.

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2016, 01:35:59 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 01, 2016, 11:30:01 AM
MM is an idiot and he's explaining things the way he needs others to explain things to him in order for him to understand. I don't mind him talking to the primitives in what we view as a condescending manner because in order for them to get certain things they have to be explained in kindergarten level language, which is where MM peaked, which makes him perfect for the job.

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2016, 02:40:29 PM »
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readers now have to go to the original sources, like the FEC website

I'm cancelling all cookouts, fireworks and festivities this weekend in order to pore over government websites.  That sounds waaay more fun!
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2016, 02:52:42 PM »
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2016, 03:09:56 PM »
Quote from: Karin on July 01, 2016, 02:40:29 PM
I'm cancelling all cookouts, fireworks and festivities this weekend in order to pore over government websites.  That sounds waaay more fun!

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2016, 03:59:26 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on July 01, 2016, 10:17:16 AM
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They're a rich source of something . . . :pokingpoop:
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2016, 04:35:46 PM »
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They're a rich source of something . . . :pokingpoop:
The worms and bugs in my garden aren't even interested in that mess.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2016, 09:45:27 PM »
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2016, 10:11:39 PM »
Quote from: Karin on July 01, 2016, 02:40:29 PM
I'm cancelling all cookouts, fireworks and festivities this weekend in order to pore over government websites.  That sounds waaay more fun!

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2016, 10:54:53 PM »
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2016, 07:01:19 AM »
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It sure makes things complicated. The internet is full of information, but much of it is simply wrong. I just hate that. It makes more work for me to actually have to go looking for actual facts, rather than the clumsy way someone I've never heard of characterizes the information.

Modifying "fact" with "actual" makes it sound like facts are open to interpretation, at least to Libs.

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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2016, 07:37:49 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on July 02, 2016, 07:01:19 AM
Quote from MM;

Modifying "fact" with "actual" makes it sound like facts are open to interpretation, at least to Lib's.

An "actual fact" to a dummie means finding an obscure blog in the furthest, dustiest corner of the internetwebs and agreeing with what is being said, whether or not it's true. Then that blog becomes an unimpeachable source of information.
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Re: The internet is a rich source of information. Mineralman
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2016, 09:25:05 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on July 02, 2016, 07:01:19 AM
Quote from MM;

Modifying "fact" with "actual" makes it sound like facts are open to interpretation, at least to Libs.

Edit:-'

More like there are facts they accept - for conforming to their narratives and worldview - and facts they reject as "racist", "sexist", "Islamophobic", "homophobic", or some other "-ist" or "-phobic" Prog bogeyman for contradicting narratives and worldview.
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