“Trump calls you fake news. Don’t make him be right.” — Bill Maher

SHARYL ATTKISSON.COM ^ | APRIL 19, 2020 | BY SHARYL ATTKISSON

[Hojczyk]

The following is a news analysis.

Slanted reporters and outlets, such as the New York Times’s Jeremy Peters and Carolyn Ryan; Vanity Fair, and Facebook have worked hard to controversialize and bully certain journalists and scientists reporting factually on coronavirus, and asking rational questions.

It has made it difficult to get reasoned, factual information, at times. As far as some media outlets are concerned, only worst case scenario discussions are to be permitted, even if they are proving wildly wrong.

Now, the far left host of HBO’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher, is calling much of the media coverage on the market– including that by left-leaning publications.

Among other comments, Maher refers to “panic porn,” says “Don’t hope shame me,” “What the F– is ‘terrifying’ doing in a headline?” “You don’t have to put hot sauce on a jalapeño” and “Giving a proper perspective isn’t a cover up of the truth; it is the truth.”

And finally, “Trump calls you fake news. Don’t make him be right.”

Watch a segment from Maher below:

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https://twitter.com/billmaher/status/1251350310045413377

Video

[a fool in paradise]

Bill Maher, the man who hoped for a recession and Americans out of work.

[timestax]

[Future Snake Eater]

Trump’s not making them do/be anything. He’s just plainly pointed out who they are. We all knew it, we all saw it. Our complicit political class just pretended like it didn’t exist unless they wanted to raise campaign funds. Trump’s not playing their game, and it drives them crazy.

[Hojczyk]

Video is really pretty good..I am shocked

[Lurkinanloomin]

The Ministry of Propaganda has been fake news for so long they don’t know how to present objective reporting.

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[chrisser]

Is it weird that her outfit reminds me of a Russian sailor, and I still like it?

[Rusty0604]

He actually makes sense.

[KevinB]

Trump calls you fake news. Don’t make him be right.

That horse has already left the barn, Bill.

[cuban leaf]

I noticed when this thing was first getting fired up I was shocked how many titles I was reading in FR had the word “terrifying” in them. And I’m with Bill on this. It was public manipulation. This may be why, right from the beginning, I assumed this was just another nothingburger.

Interestingly, I was right, but at that time it was only based on my gut.

[Hojczyk]

I think Bill has figured out all this panic is going to kill Hollywood...

[mumblypeg]

“Controversialize” “panic porn” “don’t hope shame me”
“hot sauce on a jalapeno”.

All righty then.

[Vaduz]

The media today sounds like an old 1940’s reporter movie all hype and fake they make Ted Baxter grin.
Misery pimps hold me me sign am I famous yet.

[alloysteel]

Too late, Mr. Maher. The datum about the “fake news” has already been proven to be true, over and over.

They could start telling the truth now, and nobody would believe them about that either.

[1Old Pro]

too late, the media has been exposed AND keeps digging their hole at these Pressers, see Paula Reid, Zoo zoo zang, CNN NBC et al

The head of their news departments must like the misbehavior and further exposing that their news is hate filled bias.

[Steve_Seattle]

"Corona virus will change the world permanently"

That kind of talk spooks me. Most bad viruses wreak havoc for a year or so and then are pushed into the background by herd immunity and effective treatment options. If the left is touting "permanent" changes in response to this virus, it can only be because they see it as an opportunity for increased regimentation and authoritarianism.

What form will that take? Based on what we've seen so far, these are some possibilities:

1. Mandatory GPS monitoring of people based on their medical history, with possible lifetime limitations on social activity for designated individuals.

2. Further moves towards a cashless society and electronic monitoring and regulation of all purchases, with possible rationing.

3. Permanent restrictions on some religious practices, such as distribution of bread and/or wine during Christian communion services.

4. Increased censorship of media outlets or private individuals deemed to be spreading "socially harmful" or "incorrect" information.

5. Restrictions or bans on firearms in the name of "public health."

6. Fines or penalties levied against people who protest government policies.

7. An increased tendency to distinguish between "essential" and "non-essential" businesses or activities, with increasing restrictions on the latter.

[GOPJ]

Bill Maher, the man who hoped for a recession and Americans out of work.

Bill Maher - the man who thought 'recession' wouldn't touch him and his fellow 'elites'... LOL Joke's on you Maher...