BEHOLD! ‘Reverse Journalism’ In Action

Reverse journalism. Ever heard of it? Chances are you’re familiar with it. So many members of MSM practice it on a daily basis. It’s quite simple, really. Anyone can do it. Here’s how you do it in six easy steps!

1.) See something

2.) Develop your ulterior motive

3.) Tweet it out without facts or context– only provide your desired talking point

4.) Let it simmer

5.) Fact-check later

6.) Craft a follow up tweet with the context knowing it won’t get HALF as much attention, that way you can convince yourself that you’re maintaining your credibility

Congratulations! You’re now a journalist!

Cue “journalist” Jose Antonio Vargas.

This is what happens when a government believes people are “illegal.”

Kids in cages. pic.twitter.com/OAnvr9cl3P

— Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) June 12, 2018

Here’s a screenshot in case he deletes it:

As you can see, he followed steps 1-4 with ease. Here’s him combining steps 5-6.

Still trying to find a source for this photo. Saw it on a FB friend’s timeline but looking for confirmation. Has anyone seen it elsewhere?

— Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) June 12, 2018

He has absolutely no idea when or where this photo was taken or what it has to do with. He has NOTHING. But since he posted a follow up tweet, he feels like he’s in the clear.

So you’re posting this and making it look like the government is putting children in cages for being “illegal” BUT you have no source for confirmation about this….?? Looks like something the Left would do😂

— Tori Gore (@tori_gore22) June 12, 2018

Precisely.

You might be doing the whole "Journalism" thing backward.
You're supposed to find the facts FIRST, then report.

You're reporting first; then asking for facts…
Do you not see the difference?

— Bert Difig (@BertDifig1) June 12, 2018

So u spread "assumption news" THEN you do your homework? Kinda backasswards if u ask me.

— #QAnon Mama (@QAnonamama) June 12, 2018

And they wonder why they have zero credibility…

h/t Twitchy