Is "fake news" fake?

If you see and hear something, but someone says what you saw and heard was misquoted, taken out of context, and was "fake news" even though the people who said what you heard and saw stand by what they said, can you legitimately call that "someone" a gutless, failing, and out-of-touch Baby?

What can you call the people who deny what they heard and saw because someone told them not to believe what they heard and saw for themselves?

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PrincessVelvet · F

And Republicans still can't figure out why the entire world is laughing at them.

Ynotisay · M

@PrincessVelvet It just reinforces their beliefs. It's all about being persecuted. It drives them. As long as 'everyone' is against them they're just fine. It's like a conspiracy theorist. If you tell them their nuts and offer proof to back it up, you're either 'in on it' or have been brainwashed. You can't win with reason, truth and facts. It's a non-starter.

HerKing · 61-69, M

@Ynotisay http://warp.povusers.org/grrr/conspiracytheories.html

Trump's cult employ some/most of the headlines in this article.

And how to spot one..

https://www.adfontesmedia.com/top-six-red-flags-that-identify-a-conspiracy-theory-article/

tindrummer · M

@Ynotisay also well-written

Ynotisay · M

@HerKing That's a really well done graphic. I've read about the 'fake news' farms, as well as that American who was the big cheese who finally came clean, and it's FASCINATING how it works. Trump is an extension of it with his words.
I'm just curious to see, as we continue to find our way in the digital age, if we'll become more or less discerning. As of now it seems like we're losing the battle overall. But it's also a golden age REAL journalism.