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sop

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7. I've been seeing that in a lot of places: lurid headlines that are totally unsupported by the facts in the story.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Original post)

Wed Jul 3, 2024, 12:41 PM

Jul 2024

"Journalists" write a properly-sourced and balanced story with a number of caveats, then an "editor" with a clear agenda, probably under instructions from upper management, concocts a misleading headline that in no way reflects the actual reporting. It's happened far too many times in recent days.

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I think the dirty tricks are already starting. [View all] Baitball Blogger Jul 2024 OP

We are being bombarded right now with propaganda and manipulation. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #1

Facts and figures fallacy mikeysnot Jul 2024 #2

Well, I think the post is political spam, but Baitball Blogger Jul 2024 #4

I just posted a similar thought with different examples. phylny Jul 2024 #3

I do not believe the NYT/CNN stories about President Biden dropping out LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #5

At this stage, the only response that would have any effect is a defamation lawsuit. Baitball Blogger Jul 2024 #6

I've been seeing that in a lot of places: lurid headlines that are totally unsupported by the facts in the story. sop Jul 2024 #7

the prudent course DoBW Jul 2024 #8