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“We think it is important not to grade Ms. Clinton on a Mr. Trump curve; to do so would, ironically, give him one more victory in the debasing of our political culture. But it’s also important not to fall for false equivalencies. As we’ve mentioned before, he represents a danger unlike anything the republic has faced in recent times.”
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Asymmetrical warfare, campaign style
WaPo does a good job addressing the mainstream media failures thus far in covering Clinton and Trump. Clinton has flaws, and should absolutely be held to account for several things, but there is just no equivalence between her and Trump. Reporters and news organizations need to stop reaching for an equivalence that doesn’t exist, and by manufacturing it to serve their advertisers and need for a traditional narrative, these organizations are committing journalistic malpractice.
Take three minutes, and read the whole thing at the Post.
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“We think it is important not to grade Ms. Clinton on a Mr. Trump curve; to do so would, ironically, give him one more victory in the debasing of our political culture. But it’s also important not to fall for false equivalencies. As we’ve mentioned before, he represents a danger unlike anything the republic has faced in recent times.”
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Asymmetrical warfare, campaign style
WaPo does a good job addressing the mainstream media failures thus far in covering Clinton and Trump. Clinton has flaws, and should absolutely be held to account for several things, but there is just no equivalence between her and Trump. Reporters and news organizations need to stop reaching for an equivalence that doesn’t exist, and by manufacturing it to serve their advertisers and need for a traditional narrative, these organizations are committing journalistic malpractice.
Take three minutes, and read the whole thing at the Post.
(via sophielostandfound)
