Boo NPR?
I'd like to be angry about NPR, I'd like to disagree with them. They're refusing to use the word "lie" when reporting about Trump lies, second story about it.
Definition of a lie: a false statement made with intent to deceive.
They make the point that, without looking into Trump's head, they can't know that Trump intends to deceive ( Read more... )
Definition of a lie: a false statement made with intent to deceive.
They make the point that, without looking into Trump's head, they can't know that Trump intends to deceive ( Read more... )
News should play no role speculating. President said X; This evidence shows Not-X. That, in my opinion, is the limit of their obligation.
Though, frankly, I feel the implication is stronger for having not been said: the POTUS is not a stable person. I mean, how much do they need to call him "liar" when the man contradicts himself every breath? Seems obvious to the point of petulance to keep saying it -- he clearly isn't going to listen. His die-hard supporters stop listening at the very suggestion. The people I know who voted for him (i live in a deeply red state) who have changed their opinion are increasing every day, strictly based on his actions. Report on the events, report what was said directly, and report on any facts that may contradict. Leave the listener to determine the lie of it.
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Yeah, that's their exact reasoning for it as well.
The people I know who voted for him (i live in a deeply red state) who have changed their opinion are increasing every day, strictly based on his actions.
That's good news. The only people I know who voted for him are my sister and her husband, but I wouldn't bring it up with them at risk of hurting relationships over it.
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