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Old Posted Sep 19, 2017, 9:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rgolch View Post
Sometimes the local media and news outlets also seem to prefer the negativity train. Crains, The Chicago business journal, and the like often seem to highlight the negative news. At least a good chunk of the time.
The news media is a business, and negativity sells. As does hyperbole, exaggeration, and straight up lies. Its a good business model, especially if you are running to be President nowadays.
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