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Calling the American news media "fake news" may feel good to some. It may energize the base. But it's bad for our democracy.

12:34 PM · Jul 16, 2017

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Fake news is what's bad for democracy.

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Joshua Carpenter

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Like Trump does...☝️

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TexasHillCountry

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The more he says it, the weaker it becomes.

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Fake news Acosta calm down man

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@PowayPatrick17

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Not when it's true Jim. Not when it's true.

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Delegitimizing the prez is patriotic but delegitimizing the media is bad for our democracy?

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This President doesn't need any help on the delegitimization front. Doing a great job by himself.

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CajunFoodieGirl

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Agreed. Thanks for all you do to keep us informed.

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Not just bad. When the leader of the country says it's ok to do this, it is harmful.

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