"A huge lie repeated often enough is accepted as truth." — Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Propaganda Minister

"Unanswered media bias and misinformation repeated often enough is accepted as truth." — PRIMER

PRIMER's Ten Points of Media Bias

1. News reporting, not objective, laced with opinion or commentary, but not labeled as "news analysis."
2. Source of News:
   • Primarily from one source and not verified.
   • Absence of an opposing balanced response.
   • Source of response predominantly from the extreme political left or right.
3. Selection of wire service stories, photos, or op-eds that reflect the personal views of the editor.
4. Placement and size of story:
   • Place it on the front page if it is negative on Israel.
   • Bury it on the back page if favorable.
5. Frequency of story theme:
   • Repeat frequently if it is unfavorable to Israel.
   • Do not repeat if favorable.
6. Headlines and photos that do not reflect the major content of the story.
7. Distortions.
8. Omissions and half truths.
9. Inaccuracies.
10. Opinion/Commentary that is not balanced or factual.

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