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media1 year ago•5 min saved

The Onion Acquires Infowars: A Satirical Takeover

The Onion has acquired InfoWars, the controversial platform previously owned by Alex Jones, with plans to transform it into a satirical site akin to ClickHole. The acquisition, supported by families of Sandy Hook victims, aims to dismantle Jones' assets following his legal troubles. The Onion's CEO, Ben Collins, sees this as an opportunity to parody conspiracy theories and dubious health supplements, while maintaining the publication's humorous essence. The move has been met with approval from those advocating for truth and democracy, despite Jones' protests.

via The Boston Globe|

#alex-jones #ben-collins #infowars

media-bias2 years ago•1 min saved

"Debunking Disinformation: Unraveling the Gaza Hospital Story"

NBC News journalist Ben Collins, known for covering disinformation, extremism, and the internet, was fooled by false claims from Palestinian officials regarding an Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Gaza. Collins asserted without evidence that hundreds were dead at the hospital, despite a malfunctioning rocket from Gaza causing no casualties. This incident highlights the irony of mainstream media reporters, like Collins, who often complain about disinformation but easily fall victim to it when it aligns with their beliefs. Critics argue that journalists like Collins, who aim to be arbiters of truth, often spread false and unverified information that leans leftward.

via Washington Free Beacon|

#ben-collins #disinformation #gaza