Choose Sagely
Today, the paramount influence in the forming of public opinion is 
propaganda. It is not a heresy to our democratic beliefs to state that
people's examination plays an important part in our lives. Propaganda
makes one vulnerable to the influences of others. The prudent person 
will choose between cogent and specious propaganda efforts. While 
propaganda has the ostensible purpose of informing the public, the most
fervid propagandists use methods that must be examined by the thoughtful
citizen. The ability to distinguish the spurious from the true facts 
requires more than a perfunctory examination of prevalent propaganda efforts.


Cold shoulder--She was so piqued at his uncouth behavior, she game
him the cold shoulder for over a week.
(to disregard or ignore.)