Posted on 07/09/2025 7:21:22 AM PDT by silent majority rising
1. Who is reporting it and what’s their angle? Always check the source. Is it an outlet known to lean Left, Right, or sensationalist? Look at the track record of the news source. Their editorial history can give clear signs whether they are pushing a narrative or giving you straight facts. 2. What is the evidence behind the claim? Look for specifics – quotes, data, documents, or eyewitness accounts. Research those eyewitnesses to understand whether they represent a specific narrative as well. If the outlet uses vague “sources say” statements, that should be an immediate red flag. Like the old Wendy’s commercial – ask yourself, “Where’s the beef?” 3. What am I not seeing? Compare the news to other reports on the same event, even opposing news outlets. If key details – like context, opposing or conflicting accounts, or the other side’s point of view – are not included in a news story, it is likely curated to steer you, not inform you. 4. How fresh is the news, and has it been verified? When receiving breaking news, always wait before sharing, to ensure that it has been fact-checked or verified. So often, early reports get details wrong, and initial assumptions can be wrong. Wait for the dust to settle and don’t get played by your own snap judgments. 5. Why does this feel urgent or emotional? Algorithms are set to produce engagement. Engagement can be either pro or con. When you see an outrageous claim, and you agree with it, you will like or share it. When you disagree with it, you may share it with an outraged comment of your own. Either way, you are engaging and doing precisely what the media wants you to do.
I use the 72 hour rule when a story breaks. It always changes.
Great advice! And then I don’t believe what was written.
I’ll read FReeRepublic. Too many lies at other sources. At FReeRepublc the liars are shown the door or outed in postings. Jim Robinson is to be commended for His website. Thank You Jim!
I agree. Trump gonna be Trump. and Breaking, Gateway Pundit gonna be Gateway Pundit. Is anything they print not ‘Breaking’?
Type up your post in a word-processor and save as ‘HTLM’
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Open it in note pad or any text app your wish.
You will see the text with HTML codeing
The top section usually holds who and what made the post, I do not include that.
Look for the second section < / HEAD >
< BODY highlight till you have that section high lighted.
Copy and paste in to Your Post or Reply window then Preview then edit or post as you wish.
Or use a blank html template as a start.
It’s not that hard.
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