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Nitram

(22,888 posts)
1. Nah, Fake news" is a very clear and informative monicker for the kind of propaganda found
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 12:05 PM
Jul 2017

on Fugs Gnus. Dry water is just a meaningless term.

Nitram

(22,888 posts)
6. I understand that, I'm just saying it's a useful oxymoron.
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 06:21 PM
Jul 2017

It means false information that is presented as legitimate news. Propaganda and disinformation are a terms that are much broader and encompass a great deal more than news.

malaise

(269,157 posts)
7. It would be good if the media would respond that way and call it what it is
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 06:25 PM
Jul 2017

propaganda and misinformation.
The real problem is that M$Greedia is also guilty of spreading propaganda and misinformation.

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