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Originally Posted by DeanFL
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"you can fact check anything you want."
please tell us HOW and what methods you use. Really I for one would like to know. Simply interested how YOU would accomplish that.
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Dont have a set system, but...
First I read quite a bit to begin....the NY Times, Wall St Journal, along with a few other print media. Normally, the top stories are the same and I read them. If I find a difference in presentation of facts, I will go on line and investigate further until I find out why. Usually, it is easy, and mostly my fault for mis understanding (I usually blame the writer for poor writing). If it is an important story, I might "google" it which will bring up most mentions and then I sort of select a new presentation based on my pat experience.....I pretty much know the far right or far left sites and simply ignore them. At that point, in most cases, I feel comfortable I have most of the facts.
Actually I might, depending on my schedule, come on here to see what people are posting and if they supply any links worth reading.
I think reading the Times, Reuters feed, Journal, etc. usually pretty much nails it.
Of course if I think I want more detail, depending on the story type, I will then use the internet to track down more information. If it is a story on the economy there are reputable sites to visit.
Point is, the facts stand out.....the lies stand out.
What people do is ignore what they do not want to hear....that is why I often use the term "childish" or "immature" as that is what children do...I dont want to hear this and close their ears. Well, adults close their minds, in the case we are discussing, visit a website where they know the verbiage will make them happy....of course, most of them ignore any fact not supporting their particular leaning. What amazes me is that never consider that what they feel is wrong and they are being manipulated.
I dont like to use myself, but since you asked... I am a true conservative.....morals and truth mean a lot to me. I want a balanced budget OR actually, close to a balanced budget as possible. I have never voted Democrat (except in 1960) but with the last few years have left what was my party of choice, and one for whom I was actually employed, because of what I spelled out was important to me as a true conservative....morals and truth.
I know nothing is perfect........I also know from experience, I am not always right......I also have learned to "listen" ie. read links on here for example.....visit website that I know I will not agree with, etc.
I am now a true independent now which, for me, is extremely sad, but getting over it quickly as I watch events unfold.
if you balance what you read, you will easily identify LIES......easily identify FACTS. Unless the Almighty is involved in the conspiracy, they all come tumbling down, they all have doubters at the start.
To the actual thread, I MIGHT ADD......over the last few years we have been treated, as never ever before, outright and outlandish lies from our top government. That megaphone is loud....that bully pulpit is listened to thus our media were chasing all over to find truth in something, somehow. Holt is merely saying, we waste our time chasing the wild stories that we absolutely know are not true because of the source. Do you really think Qanon would get this much media attention if certain elected officials did not side with their theories ?