We on the right are targeted just as thoroughly and effectively as our counterparts on the left, and it is especially damaging to us when a large number of Freepers are caught by it.
There is an entire industry built on inflaming our passions and providing provably false confirmation of our most cherished beliefs, and not just for advertising revenue, but to also make us look foolish when we repeat and spread the unprovable BS.
The left already views us as ignorant, backwards, unscientific non critical thinkers, so in their view, we are perfect targets for this particular form of political war, and it is obvious that it has become immensely popular with all sides, but particularly in its use against conservatives.
I love the red meat we get here just as much as the next Freeper, but way too much of what we are exposed to here is Vat Grown, Curated BS, carefully tailored to our desires.
Be on the lookout for it, and don't be afraid to call it out when you spot it. There is a difference between what we believe to be true, and what we can prove is true. Let's be sure we know which is which.
Never believe what you see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears. Wait for the media experts to explain it to you in a way you can understand.
If we followed these rules, we would never hear about Sarah Palin.
Actually there were witnesses.
In a court of law it would stand up.
In the court of the media not so much. Even if you have her on tape and she signed a statement they would still maintain that it was not confirmed.