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Apart from the fact that there often are consequences to political lies (even if indirect), these platforms dramatically amplify the effects of these lies, and
by ckastner 7y ago
Apart from the fact that there often are consequences to political lies (even if indirect), these platforms dramatically amplify the effects of these lies, and given that the platforms profit from it, there is a huge conflict of interest.
- bl4ckm0r3 7y agoThe same should apply for TV and i don't see anyone prosecuting Fox News (one of many) for amplifying political lies. Also could you explain the, practical, consequences to political lies? I personally don't remember having seen many, compared to, let's say, anyone else working in any other industry. People get prosecuted for having lied on a resume...why is a politician allowed to stay in the "system" after having just lied on facts and numbers?
- hans1729 7y ago>People get prosecuted for having lied on a resume...why is a politician allowed to stay in the "system" after having just lied on facts and numbers? Because politics is not an industry, it's the unique dynamic of ruling and power. In this case: the politician is allowed to stay in the system because he enjoys enough political support, either by the public or through other key supporters. This seems like a good opportunity to refer to CGP Greys "the rules for rulers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rStL7niR7gs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rStL7niR7gs
- cpr 7y agoGeez, why pick on Fox? The other MSM are even more egregious.