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No CNN, We Shouldn’t Trust James Clapper or the Surveillance State

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Elias J. Atienza CNN’s editor at large Chris Cillizza wrote an article on how Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and President Donald Trump have been come allies in the last few days over Trump’s allegations that former President Barrack Obama wiretapped Trump Towers. Cillizza argues, and I agree, that Paul…

Germany To Facebook: Promptly Remove Fake News Or Pay $53 Million Fine

Germany To Facebook: Promptly Remove Fake News Or Pay $53 Million Fine

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ted Goodman The German cabinet approved a plan Wednesday that fines social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter up to $53 million if they do not promptly remove hateful posts and take steps to reveal the identity of those responsible. “The providers of social networks are responsible when…

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Germany To Facebook: Promptly Remove Fake News Or Pay $53 Million Fine

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Ted Goodman on April 5, 2017 The German cabinet approved a plan Wednesday that fines social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter up to $53 million if they do not promptly remove hateful posts and take steps to reveal the identity of those responsible. “The providers of social networks…

Swedish and Norwegian Newspapers to Skip April Fools’ Because of “Fake News”

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield When a political climate becomes so toxic that people adjust their lives for fear of aiding and abetting a negative connotation, people everywhere need to reanalyze the power they concede to others, which is used to control a narrative. Such is the case today with the climate…

BuzzFeed Editor Lectures College Students On Fake News

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock A BuzzFeed editor visited Pennsylvania State University Thursday to give a presentation on fake news and Facebook’s role in spreading it. Craig Silverman, whom Fortune has called a “fake news expert,” spoke at Penn State regarding fake news and Facebook’s role in propagating it during the election,…

Milo Yiannopoulos: Coverage of Missing D.C. Girls Is “Hysteria” and “Fake News”

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Micah J. Fleck Milo Yiannopoulos’s official website has a bone to pick with the reports regarding the spike in missing girls from Washington, DC: Over the past several days, activists have been crying foul over an apparent crisis occurring in Washington D.C. According to them, young black girls are…

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InfoWars, Alex Jones Apologize Over Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Micah J. Fleck Alex Jones has admitted that he pushed a conspiracy theory, and is apologizing for it. Just another day in opposite land. According to The Hill: Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Friday apologized to the owner of a Washington pizzeria that became the subject of a conspiracy…

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The News Media Isn’t Your Enemy. It’s Your Drug Dealer.

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Paul Meekin “The press is depressingly shallow. They blow up little things, speculate about conspiracies and constantly obsess about “who’s winning?” Offensive remarks are taken out of context and amplified. Days later, it’s forgotten and the media move on to the next sensational accusation.” – John Stossel If you’ve…

Shepard Smith on Trump: “This President Keeps Telling Untrue Things!”

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Micah J. Fleck Fox News host Shepard Smith recently went in on the president for saying “untrue things,” citing the latest press conference debacle as the latest example. He also pleaded with his fellow news men to please report honestly about these moments when the president states untruths, and…

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Trump: “Leaks Are Real, But News is Fake”

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield During a press conference on Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed that the information being leaked about his administration is “real,” but he called the coverage of the leaks “fake news.” .@johnrobertsFox asks @POTUS about leaks. pic.twitter.com/4GkbhCOZdP — Fox News (@FoxNews) February 16, 2017 WATCH: Trump was also asked about the…