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Objective truth does exist in many areas but it doesn't matter. Most of the news served is about the commentary and claims which are not verifiable. Consider th
by bluecalm 10y ago
Objective truth does exist in many areas but it doesn't matter. Most of the news served is about the commentary and claims which are not verifiable. Consider those two versions of commentary on the same event: "Obama is a secret Muslim who wants to stick it to Israel by not vetoing UN resolution" vs "Obama finally recognizes that US has to respect Geneva conventions - not vetoing an act of respect for the law and human rights").
Both tell a story of factual event (Obama administration not vetoing a resolution US usually vetoes) and both add opinionated commentary which can't easily (if at all) be verified. Is either of those fake news? I not then you won't catch the thing people complaining about fake news rage about. If yes you are venturing Ministry of Truth territory - state run censorship known all too well for anyone growing up in communist states of Central/Eastern Europe.