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To: one_less who wrote (165487)	4/12/2010 6:58:00 PM
From: Kevin Rose	3 Recommendations Respond to of 173976

Exactly. But, there is a difference between being an extremist, tolerating extremist positions, and opposing them. Too often today, opposing an extremist position is likely to get labeled as extremism. How to differentiate these situations, and protect yourself from falling into the trap? First, be open to knowledge. Are you getting your information from a single source, or from a set of sources that always have the same viewpoint? Second, be open to self examination. Am I seeking information sources that match my preconceptions, prejudices, and political leanings? Am I rejecting other sources because they don't match what I wish to be true? Third, think for yourself. If you've been honest with the first two points, this one might be hard. Not all information is going to support your pov, or your wishes. Accept reality for what it is, instead of inventing your own. I believe that there are a number of falsehoods about Obama being touted by the right that clearly show a failure to follow these rules. Obama not from the US? Disproven by the facts. A socialist? Disproven - look at the health care bill - a carbon copy of the Romney plan, containing many ideas originated by GOP members. A Muslim? Please - when the 'arguments' for this one reach the silliness level of the prior post, it's time to have some heads examined. A simple examination of the facts would convince anyone following this three step plan that there are plenty of lies being spread about Obama. Extremism is a sickness, but ignoring it - or tolerating it - for fear of catching it is a poor solution. The right is severely infected at this point - 24% believe that Obama may be the Anti-Christ?! - and is in danger of becoming PART of the problem. Like my chemistry buddies say: if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.