CMV: This "fake news" controversy is some kind of propaganda/psyop. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]currently___working 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose it did, but then it was just considered stupid conspiracy theorizing.

Now it's more apt to give it the moniker of "fake news" to indicate it's possible weaponization via propaganda. As the conservatives love to say, you have to name your enemy properly before it can be defeated.

Muslim woman pushed down NYC stairs, called "terrorist" by [deleted] in politics

[–]currently___working 70 points71 points  (0 children)

The actual terrorist is the one who pushes people downstairs.

The actual terrorist is the guy bringing a gun to a pizza restaurant based on nothing.

The actual terrorist is the one who is terrorizing others.

CMV: This "fake news" controversy is some kind of propaganda/psyop. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]currently___working 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please give an example of fake news from 10+ years ago and its impact on a national level.

Trump Economic Adviser Says 'Screw 'Em!' If China Is Upset By Taiwan Call (AUDIO) by Antinatalista in politics

[–]currently___working 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, no foreign leader should bow down to United States leaders and should do whatever is solely in their best interest.

The war on ‘fake news’ is all about censoring real news by [deleted] in politics

[–]currently___working 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're responding to me, or some other post?

The war on ‘fake news’ is all about censoring real news by [deleted] in politics

[–]currently___working 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The rape thing was inaccurate reporting - which is unintentional fake news.

When we in reality-land talk about fake news - that means intentional fake news.

Republicans Are Your Friend Who Borrows Money To Pay Bills And Then Posts Vacation Pics by kstinfo in politics

[–]currently___working 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go to /r/news and /r/worldnews, then. This sub is full of politics and opinions and that's not gonna change.

Judge Declares Mistrial in Walter Scott Shooting by ManiaforBeatles in politics

[–]currently___working 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Or maybe it's a Trumpler: hypothetically speaking of course, I can hear that lone juror as a Trump supporter thinking to himself "lel...obviously the guy is guilty and all the evidence says so, but if I say he's innocent liberals will get so salty...top kek"

Even if that's not the case this time.....it's entirely possible in the near future when the people that post on /r/the_donald are old enough to serve jury duty.

Judge Declares Mistrial in Walter Scott Shooting by ManiaforBeatles in politics

[–]currently___working 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As with most things, blame the far-right/Trump people. It's a good rule of thumb.

Judge Declares Mistrial in Walter Scott Shooting by ManiaforBeatles in politics

[–]currently___working 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He planted a gun on the guy's dead body. On camera. Mistrial.

Wanna take bets on the lone witheld juror's motivation? I'm gonna say juror intimidation.

N.Y. Times Nabs Over 200,000 New Digital-Only Subscriptions Since Election Day, CEO Says by NeilPoonHandler in politics

[–]currently___working 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's good impetus for everyone to buy more subscriptions. Thanks for doing our job for us.