The window of persuasion is narrow. There is a limit to how far an opinion can be shifted within a given time frame and a given personality.
Most people are fundamentally ineffective at political persuasion because they consider their priorities or context rather than that of the person they are speaking with.
I recently watched a hearing by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, concerning USAID. There were some marginal programs there were some beneficial programs. When the U.S. Government is engaged in deficit spending, my priorities would be that any foreign aid meet rigorous tests for purpose and accountability and not be used as a form of social engineering.
With respect to media regardless of its source, I attempt to avoid forming an opinion stronger than the diligence I have performed.
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