At first glance Facebook seems to be doing about the only sensible thing it can in this situation. However, the underlying problem with "fact checking" groups is that most of them are bought and paid for by leftist political concerns. George Soros, the Annenberg Policy Center, the list goes on. Even worse, these groups mostly reference *each other* in an effort to create a phony consensus. This means that the fact checkers are just a second line of propaganda behind the overwhelmingly biased media. You don't have to dig very deep to figure this out. Over 80% of all stories reported by American news outlets are sourced from the Associated Press, a wire service that is run by high ranking Democrats, their families and close friends. The same people also run the newsrooms at NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and nearly every other TV network. Its a complete farce and the only alternative to it is Fox News which is almost as biased in the other direction. Your best guides for finding the truth are common sense and history. The world is run by greedy megalomaniacs so always expect a scam, never trust a word they say and read the actual records of their words and actions whenever possible. If those records aren't available, that's when you should *really* worry.
WTH?? Apparently you don't have a shovel? Dig Deep??? Have you even been on FB? What country?? Because here in the Real World the "Fake News" Headlines (the stories do eventually refer readers to the AP or Washington Post/CNN articles) but 95% never read that far. However the OUT OF CONTEXT Abbreviated/Altered Attention Grabbers aka "Headlines" have the non-readers obliviously click click clicking their mindless posts spreading this Fake News throughout the so called "Social Media" (no definition found-see Social Networking) which results in more clicks(see spam) in a recurring multi level pyramid of lazy social consciousness that is usually exactly what they dummies belief they are protesting! Upon closer and thorough due diligence you will find that 98% of the Attention Grabbers (reposts) are submitted by a adolescent or even pre-pubescent Blogger who has given themselves an imaginary Title that they have neither the experience, qualifications, or official sanction to use. ex. Political Analyst/Correspondence, CEO/COO Pres/Chairman of a made up "Media" Organization that exists only on the Internet and consists of a group of Stoners/Gamers/Associates self appointed to a clever play on words leading one to believe they are or are associated with Anonymous.org or a subsidiary of, or a Founding Member of which as far as I know does not have a Media Arm. Nor do they operate as a corporation with Company Officers and Board Members. Or a Stringer for AP, Washington Post, WSJ, CNN, Fox News or some recognized mainstream News/Entertainment Company that has never heard of that Correspondent and does not hire Journalists who are 18 and have no Journalism Degree, or in College studying Business?? I have found each and every one of these scenarios by simply following the trail to the original post. You don't have to dig very far to find that. If you have any difficulty or are unfamiliar with the process. Facebook provides an extensive FAQ Menu as well as a fairly helpful Help Service/Bot. If you are inclined to respond to my comments please provide some verifiable facts, figures, ad sources to back up your spews. Links are best! Have a Nice Day!
ps. Thanks, no one previously knew that Media Companies that sell ads have a bad habit of slanting their reports to their/advertisers view(see Biased/Opinionated). Or that the Owners/Shareholders in these Conglomerates use them to push their Political View points and OMG influence the Public!! STOP THE PRESSES!! They are ooooh never-mind right? Unfortunately I feel it's only fair to let you know I believe the Super Hero Persona of "Capt. Obvious" is already been taken. Sorry!
"If you're not part of the solution then you are part of the problem" DOH! Here's some links to help get you started.
Spoiler Alert!! You picked the Biggest Fake News Story since Elvis was spotted at Wal-Mart!! No digging required!! Hint: Google Hint Hint: Type in "George Soros Dead" hit the Enter Key (y)
Do you even read what you write??? 80% of All American News Reports from AP??? WOW! Source or Verification please. I'm sure AP would love to be Able to Advertise as The Biggest and Only News Service American Broadcasters rely on 80 % of the Time! Everybody else is going to love being able to lay off 60-70% of their Organization. Would you like to forward your email address I'm sure many of them would like to speak to you personally!
I am unsure about one thing though? If his influence extends beyond the Political Left, his Foundations and monetary contributions to the Democratic National Party and their candidates(Obama,Hillary,+)
Now I do not agree with Soros Politics(I'm a Die Hard Republican For Life!) I have been unable to find any references to his influence in Media. And I can't see if the organizations you say are under the influence of:
In Your Words "Over 80% of all stories reported by American news outlets are sourced from the Associated Press, a wire service that is run by high ranking Democrats, their families and close friends. The same people also run the newsrooms at NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and nearly every other TV network and Fox News is no better." I admit I was at a loss as to who is reporting anything about him?
There can be no doubt he is determined to use his immense wealth to influence politics and governments and all reports indicate he has an uncanny ability to piss everyone off. The list includes Presidents and Prime Ministers of Ukraine, Crimea, Korea, Russia, India, China, England, Poland, Turkey, Canada, and the US so far! This is definitely one scary and influential man. He is on par in the Investment world with the likes of Warren Buffet and Forbes Magazine lists him as a World Leading Philanthropist second only to Bill & Melinda Gates. But unless you can provide some direct references to he and his friends and family controlling almost every major media conglomerate in the Western World you leave me no choice except to call BULLSHIT! His own kid won't even work for him or his Foundations! He resigned and so should you BECAUSE YOU ARE FAKE NEWS! I am not a Trump Supporter per se nor do I support the Democratic Candidates(IMO Obama was Bad for America and Hillary/Sanders are the same group) but this misinformed chatter is cluttering the airwaves and clouding peoples judgement and Y'all need to stop! Cease and Desist. If you say something have the facts to back it up or shut it up! This Twitter Twatter will kill what little Democratic Process and resemblance of a Public Forum for Free Speech that we have left and serves no positive purpose whatsoever. If you find me harsh and critical well I don't apologize! What goes around comes around it's the way of things and you opened the door! Have a nice Day!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Soros
