Straight up lying does exist, and it exists alongside bias and propaganda. The irony is to combat fake news and lies is also to combat bias, persuasion and tac

Straight up lying does exist, and it exists alongside bias and propaganda. The irony is to combat fake news and lies is also to combat bias, persuasion and tactics to influence. None of those with power or in the media game want to do this really because it makes them weaker.