OneGrassRoot
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Fri Aug-07-09 09:26 AM
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Name people in the public eye respected by a large majority of Americans |
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Edited on Fri Aug-07-09 09:32 AM by OneGrassRoot
I realized I can't think of anyone. Everything is so polarized. Most public figures -- political or not -- generate distrust from one side or the other due to their corporate associations and many other reasons.
I was trying to think of who could sit on a televised panel to have a discussion about the various healthcare issues since the town hall meetings are NOT working. I couldn't think of one person the majority of people would most likely listen to.
I think the "conservatives" have many more public figures they stand (lock step) behind. It's harder for liberals and progressives to agree on who we respect wholeheartedly and would listen to.
I thought Walter Cronkite was beloved or respected by most, only to find upon his death that the older Republicans see him as a rabid liberal. Even Walter would no longer be the Most Trusted Man in America.
I think we've become so polarized as a nation that there is no hope for reconciliation.
But back to my original question: Any Americans you can think of that the majority of people truly respect? Real people, not TV characters. LOL.
Colin Powell is the only one I can think of who comes close. I'm sure there are others...I'm hoping...but I can't think of them.
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Fri Aug-07-09 09:31 AM
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1. Jon Stewart is more trusted than M$M nt |
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Fri Aug-07-09 09:33 AM
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2. True...but the right hates him. Hey, what about Colbert?! |
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Maybe he could do a special to educate people about healthcare? Many on the right don't realize he's dissing them, and they'd probably listen!
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Fri Aug-07-09 01:44 PM
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She is in the public eye, and her popularity in America seems to indicate she is respected, though I'm not sure she's the answer you're looking for...
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Fri Aug-07-09 02:05 PM
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But I think coming up with fictional characters to sit on such a panel would be easier.
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