Is it possible they are THAT DUMB?-----CNN and Election Disinformation - American Thinker

CNN and Election Disinformation - American Thinker - By Joe Fried

"My friend and I sometimes argue about media outlets like CNN and MSNBC. Why do they spread misinformation?

A. Are they grossly uninformed?

B. Do they know the truth but tell falsehoods anyway?

C. Do they think we are stupid or naïve?

My buddy feels that the media outlets know the truth but lie about it.

To me, it is more complicated. The nice-looking journalists who read the teleprompters are genuinely ignorant. 

On the other hand, the news producers probably know the truth but spread misinformation anyway. Producers are the ones who select the topics, construct the programs, and hire the special analysts. 

Let’s consider this recent example.

CNN Misinformation -- A Case Study...