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The idea that misinformation occurs along party lines is, in itself, misinformation.
by lazyeye 5y ago
The idea that misinformation occurs along party lines is, in itself, misinformation.
- lsiebert 5y agoPlease cite your source for that? My understanding, based on studies like the one discussed here, is that misinformation does tend to be concentrated along partisan extremes. https://www.npr.org/2021/03/06/974394783/far-right-misinformation-is-thriving-on-facebook-a-new-study-shows-just-how-much https://www.npr.org/2021/03/06/974394783/far-right-misinform... That said, it's absolutely true that it wasn't just democrats pushing the idea that bernie sander's was cheated. It was also russian disinformation campaign. https://www.wired.com/story/bernie-sanders-russia-chaos-2020-election/ https://www.wired.com/story/bernie-sanders-russia-chaos-2020...
- lazyeye 5y agoSource: commonsense and a basic understanding of human nature.