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okaawhatever

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1. I understand. The Enquirer is a negative consequence of freedom of the press laws. I would probably

Reply to betsuni (Original post)

Sun Apr 20, 2014, 10:06 AM

Apr 2014

try to find Enquirer stories about Japanese figures that are equally outrageous so they can put it in context. (Or maybe an internationally known figure that the Japanese can relate to). Certainly a few stories about UFO babies being born in Texas will help them understand Enquirer's popularity.
I totally sympathize with your frustration, and I'm glad you're doing your part to combat it. Many Americans don't realize that to a foreigner Mother Jones and the Enquirer both look like they're revealing hidden stories.

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I got mad at somone who posted a National Equirer story about Michelle Obama and now I feel bad [View all] betsuni Apr 2014 OP

I understand. The Enquirer is a negative consequence of freedom of the press laws. I would probably okaawhatever Apr 2014 #1

For the most part, National Enquirer is a perfectly fine newspaper ... 66 dmhlt Apr 2014 #2