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I'm not sure why journalists continually feel the need to ruin their own credibility with this sort of hyperbolic nonsense, but the overall story seems legit.
by thatcat 2y ago
I'm not sure why journalists continually feel the need to ruin their own credibility with this sort of hyperbolic nonsense, but the overall story seems legit.
- BenjiWiebe 2y agoI have wondered the same. Do they crank out lots of stories fast, and then the editor picks one to publish? Then I could almost understand. But if they are actually spending some time on each article (which they should) it seems like it wouldn't be hard to actually do their job and talk to -if not an expert- at least a local enthusiast/hobbyist.
- mp05 2y agoIt’s worth considering why some writers feel the need to puff themselves up with ridiculous macho fantasies about munitions. It reeks of insecurity like they’re trying to cosplay as Sebastian Junger.
- pnw 2y agoThis journalist has written extensively about guns and gun control for the past several years. They have no excuses to be misinformed.
- Clubber 2y agoNews as we all think about it, is dead. It's just propaganda now and it's pretty obvious.