Journalism school teaches there is no ‘truth.’ There’s only perspective. The racist, sexist horrible western civ culture oppresses everyone and there’s no truth. Only spin. Therefore, it’s ALL ABOUT THE SPIN.
This story wasn’t about the truth. It was about making Trump and his followers (and Republicans in general) look like liars and xenophobes. It fit their agenda.
The bank robbery gone wrong was turned into a PP ‘white terrorist shooting’ because that’s the story they wanted to spin. The ATF showed up and sealed all records.
It’s not about truth or justice. As the Obama admin Mao fan lady said, “Power is all taken at the end of a gun.” They are about controlling the narrative.
But...
the internet has changed their game.
They are now focusing on search engines. Kill the facts from being uncovered in search engines and delete the stories they don’t want (NY POST deleted the story backing Trump). That’s the next fight.
Good post,TC.
I’m still upset about the so-called Planned Parenthood shooting and I think it’s extremely odd the way it’s been handled.
Of course, Colorado is very liberal and I’m sure the governor would be all over any cover up of the true story, but won’t we be able to find out during the Dear guys hearing, etc.
You know, I think that the much-despised social media like Facebook is a great force for good in this country and Twitter, although it can be silly, is also.
Those sites are literally the voice of the people. My Facebook page has become very political.
Until recently our only weapon against the MSM was radio shows like Rush and Levin and sites like Free Republic.
But these social sites are far more universal and you would be amazed at how conservative people are on Facebook.