Rule number one of a good fact checking article—never let the actual fact checking process get in the way of a good balanced narrative.
We all know by now that Paul Ryan’s infamous Vice-President acceptance speech was chock full of actual real lies. Most of us, here on Earth-prime, have accepted this fact. Unfortunately, we are also forced to accept that Both Sides Do It™ at all times, because the media must be “balanced” instead of correct. Correct doesn’t get page views, dammit! Continue reading