[thebigwinning]

> One of my smarter liberal friends said, “Maybe it’s all true, but isn’t it kind of pornographic, Peter? You just give us a bunch of pornography here, and it doesn’t really change anything.”

This quote struck me. Journalists look for sins/dirt, why aren't they interested in this stuff happening all around (and involving powerful people)? I think they would give the same excuse.

But Journalists criticize others using a moral framework that is never articulated. My best guess is they dont really have one, it's whatever they think you will find offensive and further their social goals.

[viknesh]

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]

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.