• starik@lemmy.zip
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    27 days ago

    We don’t need to manufacture grievance to criticize our government and institutions. In fact, it weakens our case when we do so.

    The top comment outlines some very reasonable explanations for the difference in phrasing between the two headlines. If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously.

    • Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone
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      27 days ago

      I’m sure the newspaper that cheerleaded us into the Iraq war and is owned by a board of billionaires is following only the strictest code of ethics when it comes to reporting on American warmongering.

    • Optional@lemmy.world
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      27 days ago

      If you’re always assuming the worst possible motivations, people aren’t going to take you seriously.

      When it comes to corporate news sewers, you’re barking in the wrong toilet.