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Line 356: − − − ===Deep state and fake news=== − :{{See also|Media intelligence complex}} − The [[mainstream media]] has worked with the deep state intelligence agencies to promote fake news regarding the supposed [[Trump-Russia scandal]],<ref>Jasper, William F. (April 25, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25863-deep-state-and-fake-news Deep State and Fake News]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> and the alleged Russian hacking of John Podesta and DNC emails. − − [[File:98% of straight men will not date trans women because of hate.jpeg|thumb|right|225px|A typical fake news poll.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdQZkG2dOkE</ref>]] − − ===Mangled statistics=== − A ''Washington Post'' article claimed that 4.2 percent of American children had witnessed a shooting<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/06/20/19-children-are-shot-every-day-in-the-united-states/ 19 kids are shot every day in the United States]</ref> (this is one in 24). This was based on a survey question which they (deliberately? negligently?) misinterpreted: − :The actual question the researchers asked was, "At any time in (your child’s/your) life, (was your child/were you) in any place in real life where (he/she/you) could see or hear people being shot, bombs going off, or street riots?"<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/06/27/news-organizations-including-one-unintentionally-misinformed-public-guns How news organizations, including this one, unintentionally misinformed the public on guns]</ref> − So they mixed in "witnessed a shooting" with "heard a street riot", etc.
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After Congresswoman Mary Miller made a blunt gaffe in saying that mass murderer [[Adolf Hitler]] was "right" that indoctrinating the youth means controlling the future, several media outlets outright falsely suggested that she held a positive stance on the ruthless dictator.<ref>[https://crooksandliars.com/2021/01/new-congresswoman-mary-miller-praises New Congresswoman Mary Miller Praises Hitler In Trump Rally Speech]. ''Crooks and Liars''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/rep-mary-miller-gop-lawmaker-who-praised-hitler-accuses-critics-of-trying-to-twist-words GOP Lawmaker Who Praised Hitler Apologizes—Then Accuses Critics of Trying to ‘Twist’ Words]. ''The Daily Beast''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mary-miller-hitler-apology-republican-illinois Freshman GOP congresswoman apologizes for pro-Hitler reference at rally]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/6/22217876/illinois-rep-mary-miller-praises-hitler-rep-jan-schakowsky-calls-on-her-to-resign-at-trump-rally After Illinois Rep. Mary Miller praises Hitler, Rep. Jan Schakowsky calls on her to resign]. ''Chicago Sun Times''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> The sources misconstrued and misinterpreted her words to imply that quoting the rhetoric of an evil person meant praising them, which is a fallacy.<ref>[https://jg-tc.com/opinion/letters/letter-u-s-rep-mary-miller-did-nothing-wrong-referencing-hitler/article_8edba8bc-e66b-5151-9d07-2f0a7dfbfb16.html LETTER: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller did nothing wrong referencing Hitler]. ''JG-TC''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref>
After Congresswoman Mary Miller made a blunt gaffe in saying that mass murderer [[Adolf Hitler]] was "right" that indoctrinating the youth means controlling the future, several media outlets outright falsely suggested that she held a positive stance on the ruthless dictator.<ref>[https://crooksandliars.com/2021/01/new-congresswoman-mary-miller-praises New Congresswoman Mary Miller Praises Hitler In Trump Rally Speech]. ''Crooks and Liars''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/rep-mary-miller-gop-lawmaker-who-praised-hitler-accuses-critics-of-trying-to-twist-words GOP Lawmaker Who Praised Hitler Apologizes—Then Accuses Critics of Trying to ‘Twist’ Words]. ''The Daily Beast''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mary-miller-hitler-apology-republican-illinois Freshman GOP congresswoman apologizes for pro-Hitler reference at rally]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/6/22217876/illinois-rep-mary-miller-praises-hitler-rep-jan-schakowsky-calls-on-her-to-resign-at-trump-rally After Illinois Rep. Mary Miller praises Hitler, Rep. Jan Schakowsky calls on her to resign]. ''Chicago Sun Times''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> The sources misconstrued and misinterpreted her words to imply that quoting the rhetoric of an evil person meant praising them, which is a fallacy.<ref>[https://jg-tc.com/opinion/letters/letter-u-s-rep-mary-miller-did-nothing-wrong-referencing-hitler/article_8edba8bc-e66b-5151-9d07-2f0a7dfbfb16.html LETTER: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller did nothing wrong referencing Hitler]. ''JG-TC''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref>
==See also==
==See also==