BN wrote:

What is the point of criticising the, or any, government any more?

For every accusation there is an expert on the other side to refute it.

If you dont like the argument u just say "right wing propaganda" or "left wing tripe"

Spin machines are working 24/7.

Rarely does a politician stand up and say "hey I was wrong" or "yes, my opponent is right"

The media have to take some of the blame on this as do the politicians.
AMEN!

I call the News Fear TV and don't even watch it anymore.
I will pick up a paper to read and read the forums from time to time and that is enough to scare the crap out of me for awhile. Why torture yourself?