I just watched Trump's press conference, all 77 minutes of it, and now I get why the European press has the general impression that the people of the Unite States have elected someone who isn't playing with a full deck. He whines about being left a huge mess to clean up, about how long it is taking to get his cabinet approved, goes on and on about his ratings in the Rasmussen poll being so high, and attacks the press and their credibility over and over again. Really? He assures the people of the United States that he will do everything in his power to reunite a divided country and lower, oh, wait, no, eradicate crime in inner cities. How? Didn't get around to elaborating on this, but I have the feeling it has alot to do with law enforcement? Or maybe not? It's all fake news anyway right? Or not? Everybody but Breitbart and Fox News and oh, yeah, President Trump, just spew fake news. Well, a fact check might clear up a little confusion.... here is a link to Politfact where you can actually, do a little fact checking on Trump's press conference. In fact if there are facts you would like checked out, you can suggest a fact check to Politfact and they will check the facts for you. You can write them here: truthometer@politifact.com .
It is our responsibility to check facts and not just choose to believe those who support our opinions. We have to be informed, we have to search out reliable sources of information. Trump is undermining the credibility of the New York Times and several other news sources who we believe to be serious and responsible. It is right to question all sources of information and of course to check your facts, but to be told again and again that the media is nothing but fake news is of course very disconcerting and weakens us and our ability to decide and act on our decisions. On the other hand, we are being told that Breitbart and Fox News are impartial and unbiased. That they are fair. This simply isn't true, but don't take my word for it, check it out, check out several sources that have proven themselves to be truthful and responsible. Be informed.
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