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Ace Reporter : Scoop Biggers
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“Fake News or “Yellow Journalism”
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With all of the back and forth between politicians and journalists, it is difficult to ferret out the truth in most issues facing America today. While not subscribing to the theory of “Fake News”, I do find the stain of “Yellow Journalism” to be so stained as to resemble orange, while “Demagoguery” has become “Politics as Usual”. The presence of un-verified stories in our news flow today is of unprecedented volume. It seems that any juicy gossip or “un-confirmed source” story is quickly placed in the mix without hesitation in an attempt to “scoop” the competition. The “Professional-Politician” uses these questionable reporting tactics as a diversion to what may actually be incriminating.
Meanwhile the population, the majority of which are divided into two camps of “Right” and “Left”, are easily distracted by the uproar, and align themselves with which ever set of “Facts” that support their own biased opinions. Each side firmly believes they are correct. If you do not believe this, then just watch the reporting of the same story on the evening news on two opposing major TV networks, and then try to objectively determine the “Real Truth”.
It is said that our governing officials and our press are mirrors of our society. Well take a good look, and then remember, “Divide and Conquer”. As long as this battle continues, there is no “Winner” for America! Only tolerance and compromise between opposing viewpoints can triumph over those who wish the downfall of our great country.
Scoop Biggers “Ace Reporter”
(A.K.A. N B Bentley)
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