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Oh How Far We’ve Fallen

I followed another rabbit hole this morning and stumbled upon this article from ‘The Atlantic. I won’t give you the author’s name, though I’m sure a quick search on google would reveal it. There was a line in the 4th paragraph that reads, “They always bend a knee”, ‘he reportedly told someone.’ When we hear complaints about ‘fake news’ or ‘yellow journalism’ this is exactly what they mean. I don’t know about you, but back in my day any fact had to be double checked and verified. A reporter couldn’t just make stuff up. This guy didn’t even bother to hide it. He could have at least made up some fake name and say, according to Remo Rastinhouse. The problem is, as modern Americans, 50 percent of us will believe him. See how easy it was for me to create that fact. Our pres. Joe Biden reportedly told someone send me your money

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Date: 2/5/2024 4:35:00 PM
I agree with hubby, Bill...such a sad state of affairs...I studied and taught journalism and remember all but preaching to my students about their responsibility to report news, not make it up, etc. I emphasized over and over again, the power they had and to use it responsibly and wisely. I won't even get started on my comments regarding the press and Joe Biden....GRRRR is all I'll say. Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 8:08:00 PM
Thanks, Sara. It seems like nobody even tries to hide it or deny it. Sad thing is, millions of people will believe every word they read or see on TV and never question it.
Date: 2/4/2024 9:09:00 PM
Well-written Haibun, my friend. True, yet very sad story. Bill
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 8:06:00 PM
Thanks Bill

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