Eegore wrote on 07/14/22 at 08:08:12:Eegore,.. you're being a bit too even handed.
It happens a lot more on one side than the other.
Well, I agree with Sew. It does happen a lot more on one side than the other.
I don't think it does.
I think in this case there is confirmation bias. Simply put we scrutinize the enemy more than the ally. When you have no enemies, and no allies, you just scrutinize.
For instance this very thread is based off a complete inaccuracy, but in it there is just more finger pointing to the "other sides" lies. Where's the acknowledgement that this 10 year old girl does exist, and the people that called it fake news were wrong?
Not important if we can point out lies from the "other side".
Trading stories about how many windows Billy and Bobby broke doesn't really help me make sure my windows are more protected. Finding out how many windows total were broke versus how many were claimed to be broke, when, where and by what method is useful. Saying I saw an article where Bobby broke more windows than Billy isn't doing anyone any favors.
This is pretty easy to solve. You and Sew give me four names that are equal to the names I just mentioned. Four names where Fox News made up complete and utter lies and spread those lies continuously even after the facts were obvious that it was a lie. Oh, add the name of the capital policeman who was supposedly bludgeoned to death by a fire extinguisher which I still hear people on MSNBC repeat as if it’s the truth. Five names.
And, I’ll give you a break, you don’t even have to look for situations where those people sued and Fox News had to settle out of court. I’ll give you a break on that.
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