brendan mccloskey

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I am not alone, as a somewhat frightened European, in sourcing reliable information relating to recent events in the US. As a certain demagogue has started to limit press freedom in your nation, where does one now go for opinion-free news and information? This is a genuine request, and I am now afraid to use conventional social media.

very-ot-and-perhaps-inappropriate-reaching-out-to-american-artists

Brendan, I think you might appreciate the spirit and discussion over on Lines: 

A nice corner of the internet, and somewhat of a reassurance for me at least.

Brendan, I think you might appreciate the spirit and discussion over on Lines: http://llllllll.co/t/democracy/5373/390

A nice corner of the internet, and somewhat of a reassurance for me at least.


I can see how it could look like America is on fire from a distance : ) - rest assured that news is flowing, and it's not nearly as bad as it might seem from afar. Is just loud and intentionally confusing. Sources with agendas beyond "just the facts" are easily spotted and should be ignored.

My advice to get a read on things is the same as asking directions in a foreign land where you don't speak the language:

Find out all you can > from as many sources as you can > consider the sources (what/how the sources are talking about other events) > take an average > mix with a little brainpower and logical reasoning = "the big picture"

If you would like to compare thoughts off-list please email me at jdjddjdj(at)gmail.com

Hello Brendan!
I can see how it could look like America is on fire from a distance : )   -  rest assured that news is flowing, and it's not nearly as bad as it might seem from afar.       Is just loud and intentionally confusing.        Sources with agendas beyond "just the facts" are easily spotted and should be ignored.  

If you would like to compare thoughts off-list please email me at jdjddjdj(at)gmail.com


Two very different, but equally measured and informative responses; thanks for the calming voices ;)

"I can see how it could look like America is on fire from a distance : ) – rest assured that news is flowing, and it’s not nearly as bad as it might seem from afar. Is just loud and intentionally confusing. Sources with agendas beyond "just the facts" are easily spotted and should be ignored"

[very OT and perhaps inappropriate] reaching out to American artists