Most people would be surprised by how much of what they read in the papers was copy/pasted from press releases from interested parties.
Reporters are called upon to report about lots of events, which they know little about. Reporters rely upon a contact-list of people who can help them sound knowledgeable about various subjects. These helpful people are very often either the target of the story, or the opponents of the target of the story. The tone of the story will depend on which side supplied the “helpful” advice to the reporter.
Thanks... :)
Remember the leftist talking points emails during the Clinton years? I am trying to remember who sent them. Limbaugh uncovered it I think.
Looks like that onsteroids here.
The department of truth.
That site listed some of my articles without my permission. These articles were about government malfeasance. They had nothing to do with public relations.