ReadabilityRoy Moore, WaPo, and the problem with an untrustworthy press
When the story broke an hour ago that Roy Moore was being accused by multiple women of inappropriate sexual behavior when they were underage teens, I thought, “uh oh.” Then, I saw the source: Washington Post. A short wave of relief came over me before the real dread of our current situation took hold.
I don’t trust the Washington Post. They are among the worst journalistic predators in the country in that they claim to be the beacon of truth while constantly spinning facts to match their liberally approved narratives. They adamantly protest accusations of being biased while demonstrating pure and unadulterated bias with every political story they post. What’s worse is that they have, for several years now, allowed their “news” stories to be editorialized. They are a propaganda machine. They should not be trusted.
That’s the problem. I have no idea whether or not Roy Moore did what they claim. As Breitbart points out, it’s conspicuous that the story broke shortly after the paper endorsed his opponent. That SHOULD shine a light of skepticism on the story altogether, but it won’t. Most Americans, even the ones who acknowledge there’s plenty of fake news out there, willfully stick their heads in the sand when it comes to the “respected” publications of old like WaPo, USA Today, and the New York Times.
I’m not against editorializing. I’m doing it right now. What concerns me is the intellectual dishonesty and blatant manipulation these news outlets embrace. They are not unbiased. I’m biased and readily admit it. Most if not all writers on this publications are equally biased and in no way attempt to hide that fact from our readers. WaPo does. Their façade of journalistic integrity means that stories like the Roy Moore blockbuster will do major damage whether it’s true or not. In general, Americans do not put on the glasses of skepticism when WaPo publishes something.
The left won’t believe RedState or Daily Caller. The right won’t believe Slate or Salon. Both are workable dynamics because there’s no illusion attempted by these publications. They’re biased and proud of it. WaPo perpetuates an illusion if journalistic integrity. By doing so, they have far too much power in wielding the “truth” even if it’s spun in the direction they want.
These reports are so old that there’s very little chance they can be proven. Unfortunately, there’s also very little chance they can be properly refuted. That’s the power of the “unbiased” mainstream media. They can cast shadows of doubt in any direction they choose based upon their bias. They can choose to print allegations about Moore. They can choose to ignore allegations about Barack Obama. When a major media outlet is biased while claiming otherwise, we’re left with deciding which truth to believe.
Update DTG: Steve Bannon in a speech in NH and Corey Lewandowski in an exclusive DTG interview weigh in plus Instalanche Thanks Ed
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When the story broke an hour ago that Roy Moore was being accused by multiple women of inappropriate sexual behavior when they were underage teens, I thought, “uh oh.” Then, I saw the source: Washington Post. A short wave of relief came over me before the real dread of our current situation took hold.
I don’t trust the Washington Post. They are among the worst journalistic predators in the country in that they claim to be the beacon of truth while constantly spinning facts to match their liberally approved narratives. They adamantly protest accusations of being biased while demonstrating pure and unadulterated bias with every political story they post. What’s worse is that they have, for several years now, allowed their “news” stories to be editorialized. They are a propaganda machine. They should not be trusted.
That’s the problem. I have no idea whether or not Roy Moore did what they claim. As Breitbart points out, it’s conspicuous that the story broke shortly after the paper endorsed his opponent. That SHOULD shine a light of skepticism on the story altogether, but it won’t. Most Americans, even the ones who acknowledge there’s plenty of fake news out there, willfully stick their heads in the sand when it comes to the “respected” publications of old like WaPo, USA Today, and the New York Times.
I’m not against editorializing. I’m doing it right now. What concerns me is the intellectual dishonesty and blatant manipulation these news outlets embrace. They are not unbiased. I’m biased and readily admit it. Most if not all writers on this publications are equally biased and in no way attempt to hide that fact from our readers. WaPo does. Their facade of journalistic integrity means that stories like the Roy Moore blockbuster will do major damage whether it’s true or not. In general, Americans do not put on the glasses of skepticism when WaPo publishes something.
The left won’t believe RedState or Daily Caller. The right won’t believe Slate or Salon. Both are workable dynamics because there’s no illusion attempted by these publications. They’re biased and proud of it. WaPo perpetuates an illusion if journalistic integrity. By doing so, they have far too much power in wielding the “truth” even if it’s spun in the direction they want.
These reports are so old that there’s very little chance they can be proven. Unfortunately, there’s also very little chance they can be properly refuted. That’s the power of the “unbiased” mainstream media. They can cast shadows of doubt in any direction they choose based upon their bias. They can choose to print allegations about Moore. They can choose to ignore allegations about Barack Obama. When a major media outlet is biased while claiming otherwise, we’re left with deciding which truth to believe.
Update DTG: Steve Bannon in a speech in NH and Corey Lewandowski in an exclusive DTG interview weigh in plus Instalanche Thanks Ed
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We have a foundational principle of our nation: “A person is to be considered innocent until proven guilty.” What we have here is the mere accusation, acted upon as if it were proof. This is the definition of a witch hunt. This is precisely why we shudder to think of the Salem Witch Trials: because the mere accusation of being a witch was considered as proof, and the accused was punished without a fair trial by a jury of their peers.
in fairness that’s a legal standard, not a personal opinion standard
lI have one thing to point out on this, George Allen and “maraca”. That was a 2 week story for the Washington Post and was partially responsible for Allen’s Senate loss. The Post isn’t above doing this stuff and you just know that, after December, this story will get lost if Moore quits, and will calm down considerably after the election if he loses. If he wins, all bets are off, just look at President Trump. Since this story is a he said/she said, I say let the voters in Alabama decide the result.
Why would you believe anything published in the enemy of the people media. It is all lies and stuff they make up.
Whenever the press ever covered anything I had personal knowledge of they got it completely wrong.
I bet the people in the Washington Post’s obituary column are still alive.
Lying liars gotta lie.
Not sure what you expected the Wash Post reporters to do, simply ignore what the women were saying?
How did they find the women after 35 years, genius? More importantly, only one of the “accusers” claims sexual misconduct. How do the others corroborate the one and justify an 11th hour attempt by WaPo to nullify the Republican majority in the Senate with uncorroborated assertions?
Oh well, this tripe is good enough for the GOPe, Democrats and other swamprats.
Here,Dan, answer Mark Levin’s questions:
“Mark asked his audience: How did the WaPo know there were four women, who they were, and how to contact them?… A Washington Post reporter just happens to be in Alabama talking to Roy Moore supporters… And he happens to hear what no one has reported in 38 years, no political opponents – No one… That Roy Moore, 38 years ago, made advances to teenage girls. Four of them. Now, the four girls do not know each other, they have never met. Yet the person who the Post reporter happened to run into and speak to, the person who supposedly told the reporter the story about the four girls, happened to know all four girls and how to contact them?
Seriously?”
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/11/mark-levin-exposes-wapo-hit-piece-judge-moore-complete-fabrication/
This thing stinks on ice.
Yes. Any salacious story in a political campaign should be ignored until there is hard evidence. Period. Anybody can make up anything about a political opponent and get it published today -if the opponent is a Republican. Responsible news sources do not report until they have found actual evidence.
Not only is the timing and source suspect, but the ‘over the top’ nature of the accusations and the cast of RINO characters (McCain, Flake, McConnell, et al) calling for Moore to quit makes this smell like a smear job.
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“The Media” is, sadly, the willing mistress, here.
I suspect, in *this* case, it’s the GOPe pulling the strings…
…a la MISSISSIPPI COCHRAN and their smearing of Chris McDaniels.
* Timing
* GOP accusers
* the bevy of GOPe CongressCritters *unexpectedly* appear ,i.en masse to decry Moore and call for his withdrawl (and a write-in action for their stooge).
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