Stop Trusting the Fake News

 

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In today's fast-paced, digital world, information is readily available at our fingertips. With the rise of social media and online news sources, it has become increasingly important to critically evaluate the information we consume. One area that deserves particular scrutiny is the legacy media, which includes established newspapers such as the Washington Post, television networks like CNN, MSNBC, ABC etc., and other longstanding news outlets. These organizations have come under fire in recent years for biased reporting, programming, sensationalism, and a lack of transparency. At times, many of their “facts” are not facts at all but gross exaggerations, lies and misinformation As a result, it is essential for Americans to stop blindly trusting the legacy media and instead approach their reporting with a critical eye.

Many traditional legacy news outlets have political or corporate agenda that influences the “stories” they cover and HOW they are presented. This purposely leads to a skewed perspective on important issues and prevent viewers from getting a full and accurate picture of the world around them. By being aware of this bias and seeking out alternative sources of information, individuals can better educate themselves and form their own opinions on current events.

Additionally, the legacy media shoots for prioritizing sensationalism over accuracy. In an effort to attract dwindling viewers and increase ratings, some news outlets resort to sensationalizing stories or exaggerating the facts in order to make them more engaging. This leads to misinformation and distort the truth, ultimately undermining the credibility of the media as a whole. By recognizing these tactics and holding news organizations accountable for their reporting, Americans can help ensure that they are receiving accurate and reliable information.

Furthermore, the legacy media lacks transparency in their reporting practices. Many news outlets fail to disclose their sources (some don’t exist) or provide the necessary context for their stories, making it difficult for viewers to fully understand the information being presented. This lack of transparency has eroded trust in the media and leave Americans questioning the validity of the news they are receiving. By demanding more transparency from news organizations and seeking out independent verification of the facts, individuals can feel more confident in the information they are consuming.

Moreover, the rise of social media has also changed the way news is distributed and consumed. With the advent of platforms like Facebook Twitter (X), Truth Social, Youtube, Rumble, etc., anyone can become a news source and share information with a wide audience. While social media has the potential to democratize the news and allow for a diversity of perspectives. Democrats, liberals and the legacy media itself continue to claim that citizen journalists report misinformation and fake news because the no longer control the narrative. With just about everyone on the planet with a device in their hands, information is instantaneous with true firsthand accounts. More people are turning to social media for their news and entertainment. The legacy media has been relegated to a dinosaur.

Much of the frustration with the legacy media is the context in which they present their reports. There are countless videos presented that show clear bias because they take “snippets” of these videos and manipulates what Americans see without full context to push their agenda. The same is true of legacy print media where quotes are not printed in their entirety, again manipulating what Americans absorb as news.

Clearly, the legacy media is having a difficult time remaining relevant. While many of these outlets are trying to regain traction by posting on social media, their biased content still proves their audience is dwindling. The lack of trust is evident in their ratings. They have made their agenda clear by operating as a Democrat Party asset.

Does your community have such outlets?

Ours does.

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