Loose Change is an entire series of films that were released from 2005 to 2009. This review will focus on the latest edition, Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup, released in September 2009. Each of the films, including the latest, are heavily influenced by elements, and ideas of the 9/11 Truth movement, a haven for loosely connected theories rejecting the historical record of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Created by the young documentarian, Dylan Avery, Loose Change promulgates a version of the blanket theory that the US government either had foreknowledge of the attacks, or at least had involvement in their orchestration.
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In 2009 Rush Limbaugh, when talking about Obamas re-election, declared, “I hope he fails” Which sparked controversy nationwide and illustrated the polarization of our country and the partisanship of our media. Media and Political Polarization, written by The Princeton University Associate Professor of Politics and Public Affairs Co-Director Markus Prior offers insight into the polarizing affects of the media in the past 30 years. His fair and unbiased reporting he addresses some of the evidences and influences (with a focus on the media) of polarization.
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