If you are going to DebOOonK an expert then you have to at least provide a source with credentials of equal or greater relevance. Even then, it merely shows that some experts disagree with each other.
If we are not speculating then we must assume
As far as I understand, that's a common line of defence for some of the more colourful opinion sources in America. Alex Jones tried something similar during a custody battle with his ex-wifehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/infowars-alex-jones-performance-artist-playing-character-lawyer-conspiracy-theory-donald-trump-a7687571.html
Quote from: Pete Svarrior on September 30, 2020, 12:56:40 PMAs far as I understand, that's a common line of defence for some of the more colourful opinion sources in America. Alex Jones tried something similar during a custody battle with his ex-wifehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/infowars-alex-jones-performance-artist-playing-character-lawyer-conspiracy-theory-donald-trump-a7687571.htmlThe problem is an ethical one in that, unlike the Daily Show or something similar, someone like Tucker Carlson presents himself as a serious journalist. There aren’t disclaimers or obvious contextual clues to indicate that he shouldn’t be trusted.
Do you have a citation for this sweeping generalisation?
The crux of the problem is people confuse commentary and entertainment with news. MSNBC, CNN, FOX... pure commentary and entertainment and no news.
Quote from: Rama Set on September 30, 2020, 04:55:00 PMQuote from: Pete Svarrior on September 30, 2020, 12:56:40 PMAs far as I understand, that's a common line of defence for some of the more colourful opinion sources in America. Alex Jones tried something similar during a custody battle with his ex-wifehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/infowars-alex-jones-performance-artist-playing-character-lawyer-conspiracy-theory-donald-trump-a7687571.htmlThe problem is an ethical one in that, unlike the Daily Show or something similar, someone like Tucker Carlson presents himself as a serious journalist. There aren’t disclaimers or obvious contextual clues to indicate that he shouldn’t be trusted.I trust The Daily Show over Fox anyday.