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I really wish that major legitimate institutions of journalism (i.e., the ones that require multiple independent sources, publish corrections and retractions, &
by pklausler 10y ago
I really wish that major legitimate institutions of journalism (i.e., the ones that require multiple independent sources, publish corrections and retractions, &c.) would just stop pussyfooting around with nice simple accurate words like "lies" when they're reporting on somebody who's blatantly lying. False equivalency and cowardice is going to get us all killed.
- dragonwriter 10y ago> I really wish that major legitimate institutions of journalism (i.e., the ones that require multiple independent sources, publish corrections and retractions, &c.) would just stop pussyfooting around with nice simple accurate words like "lies" when they're reporting on somebody who's blatantly lying. I'd prefer false statements be characterized as such rather than lies (which involves not just false statement but also a particular mental state by the one making the statement) by the media, unless there is overwhelming evidence that the statement is a knowing falsehood. Obviously, information that suggests that the originator knew, or reasonably should have known, the statement to be false should be presented as well, where available.
- exclusiv 10y agoAgreed. It's more disturbing that people seem so comfortable calling others liars without evidence. Or racist, homophobic, xenophobic, etc. I heard Chris Matthews push that yesterday - saying things like "maybe they're challenging her like they are because she's a woman... I don't know". If you don't know, don't suggest it.