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There are no good sources.

They are all biased and they all have an agenda.

I get my news from a plethora of sources.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1KkUm7xnQ

Then draw my own conclusions based on my own bias and agenda.
Enough people falling for that line of thought, that there is no truth to be had anywhere, is a leading indicator of a fascist takeover. Imparting that belief is a propagandist's fondest wish.
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A comedian and a Putin-hugging ex-pat are your favored news sources? That speaks volumes as to why you're so feckin' misinformed (and angry about it).
Sure, lets get our news from the Washington Post.

Owned by a dude that has amassed a $70 Billion dollar fortune running a sweatshop.

Why do you think Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post?

Why do you think he hates Trump because of Trumps stand on immigration?
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Old 03-07-2017, 02:32 PM
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Enough people falling for that line of thought, that there is no truth to be had anywhere, is a leading indicator of a fascist takeover. Imparting that belief is a propagandist's fondest wish.
The truth is there.

You just have to be able to discern it from the bullshit.
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Old 03-07-2017, 02:36 PM
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Like the bullshit in your previous message? The dangerous bullshit, that leaves people wide open for manipulation by emotional appeal propaganda?
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Sure, lets get our news from the Washington Post.

Owned by a dude that has amassed a $70 Billion dollar fortune running a sweatshop.

Why do you think Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post?

Why do you think he hates Trump because of Trumps stand on immigration?
I wasn't particularly happy when Bezos bought the Post from the Graham family, but deep pockets unfortunately seem necessary to keep print journalism intact in the Internet age. That said, the Post still remains the American news publication with the best journalists, access, sources and trust for political news in the nation, whether you like it or not. I'm fine if another takes it place, but it certainly isn't going to be your comedian or Putin-hugger.
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I wasn't particularly happy when Bezos bought the Post from the Graham family, but deep pockets unfortunately seem necessary to keep print journalism intact in the Internet age. That said, the Post still remains the American news publication with the best journalists, access, sources and trust for political news in the nation, whether you like it or not. I'm fine if another takes it place, but it certainly isn't going to be your comedian or Putin-hugger.
The WaPo is the Deep Establishment's paper.
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The WaPo is the Deep Establishment's paper.
Whatever that means. However, they certainly have the best access and sources in Washington. OTOH, you can read the Washington Time if you're looking for alternate news intended for gullible, angry conservatives.
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The WaPo is the Deep Establishment's paper.
Puhleeze...
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Whatever that means. However, they certainly have the best access and sources in Washington. OTOH, you can read the Washington Time if you're looking for alternate news intended for gullible, angry conservatives.
The WaPo has a bias which you have a hard time seeing being that it's your bias too.

FWIW, I've no real interest in your recommendations.
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The WaPo has a bias which you have a hard time seeing being that it's your bias too.

FWIW, I've no real interest in your recommendations.
Indeed. They give far too much ink to the likes of Hugh Hewitt, George Will, Jennifer Rubin, Krauthammer et al.
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