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To: Opinionated Blowhard
But I guess being Time means never having to explain your past inconsistent articles.

We need to stop making the mistake that the media is in business of selling (accurate) news. They are in the business of hype and selling a product.

3 posted on 07/03/2025 6:22:16 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

I always told my staff, ‘You’re selling the SIZZLE, Baby, NOT the Steak!’

Same idea with packaging, ‘news.’ It’s been that way since Ben Franklin’s first Printing Press! ;)


22 posted on 07/03/2025 7:11:34 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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