THREAD: Hate 2 be contrarian as I think journalists SHOULD be outraged and indignant over President Trump's shameful crediting of a congressman who assaulted a journalist along with the clear cover he's giving the Saudis 4 assassinating Jamal Khashoggi. But it's telling...
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It’s covered for an hour or two and then move on. It seems journalists’ ire and “newsworthiness” radar goes off much quicker and longer if a journalist is involved. Sure, it’s human interest to care about something that feels close to home—but the elevation of these stories where
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A journalist is involved rather than the everyday attacks Trump/Republicans are waging (how about McConnell’s preview of butchering Medicare, Soc Security this week!) shows the insular, self-involved nature of corporate media
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bleeding heart lib
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Mocking, GFU, that lying b.t.h. Are you kidding. Trump just telling the truth.
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