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		viknesh on June 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Diversity Myth Do journalists even need a moral framework? All they need is readership. I mean, doesn't that basically describe what happened to many of the Fox news anchors like Tucker? They knew they were spouting bullshit (and may not have liked it at first), but it got views...

thebigwinning on June 12, 2023 [–]

Journalists argue they are important to hold others accountable. But it's a ridiculous claim without a set of principles they aim to uphold.

Instead they use yours against you, attaching phrases and values you care about to get a response.

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