They Are Not Fact Checkers, They Are Propagandists
FACT-CHECKERS have been a very significant topic this year, especially as the intensifying electoral season saw social media roll out “independent” fact checkers to police content on their websites regarding the election, COVID-19, and other major topics of the season. Of course, these measures became greatly lambasted by all because of their dubious and flagrant partisanship , especially as such fact checks extended to President Trump. The topics of free speech, private industry and constitutional law, and impartiality became significant due to these actions. As is usual, leftist outlets and voices belittled opposition to such measures, calling opponents misinformed and conspiracists, and claiming that no one in their right mind would have a quarrel with the oh-so-noble act of policing misleading content in lieu of such a pivotal election. Well, they would be right, making sure misinformation is curtailed ...