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The Way Forward

Martin Eden

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3. Recommending this post, with one quibble

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:58 AM

Jan 5

First, I wholeheartedly agree that the overall credibility of DU is being eroded with posts from unreliable sources and click-bait subject titles with words like BOMBSHELL and TRUMP HUMILIATED. I rarely even bother anymore to click on a post from Liberal YouTubers.

My quibble is the negative comment regarding paid subscriptions. Unfortunately, many reliable journalistic sources can only afford to continue these days with direct monetary support from readers. This is not to say that all subscription sources have merit, but some certainly do.

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Part of why I'm not a huge fan of the videos Old Crank Jan 5 #1

I think I know the type you refer to, but I can't be sure, Susan Calvin Jan 5 #2

Recommending this post, with one quibble Martin Eden Jan 5 #3

No disagreement here. usaf-vet Jan 5 #14

Yes, we need no sensationalism... Escape Jan 5 #4

Yes, there should be no reason to inflate Trump news PatSeg Jan 5 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Jan 5 #5

agreed, friend mysteryowl Jan 5 #6

i hate their headlines, but mopinko Jan 5 #9

I can't trust them with their screaming, "look at me!" mysteryowl Jan 5 #11

It looks like a very clever reference to Trump PatSeg Jan 5 #19

So you are agreeing that is propaganda headings? mysteryowl Jan 5 #20

I was just referring to the Trump nickname PatSeg Jan 5 #21

I am sorry, I am lost now. What trump nickname? mysteryowl Jan 5 #22

It's more than click bait, it's propaganda. gab13by13 Jan 5 #10

DU could have many bots, I don't know. mysteryowl Jan 5 #12

Great post- thank you. jmbar2 Jan 5 #7

I complained about the cut and pastes gab13by13 Jan 5 #8

Another source I feel is trustworthy... mysteryowl Jan 5 #16

Basically I just scan titles now csusan Jan 5 #13

I blocked those posters and sources a year ago, Croney Jan 5 #15

Very well said..You are correct, and I also wish DU goes back 100% to what it was. It still is one of the better sources Escurumbele Jan 5 #17

Thank you, usaf-vet. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 5 #23