Quote Originally Posted by Swiss Peter View Post
Yes. More disinformation lapped up by those (if we're being kind) with confirmation bias, or (if we are being less kind) who are totally gullible.

I do accept that in a situation where none of us really know the full facts, there is huge scope for interpreting things in a way which fits our own narrative. Given the 'boosterism' tendency that you have highlighted, it is why people need to engage their own 'reality checks' and stop just parroting claims which appear to support their own views. It makes them look a bit silly.
The Russia collusion hoax is a very fine example of that, and the majority of the populations in the west all fell for it, so you are quite right in saying people should question everything. Another lazyism is accusing people of being far-left/far-right wing supporters or conspiracy theorists, based purely on media narratives.