Not a shocker, but this guy from the New York Times seems to think the giant ‘migrant invasion’ of thousands of people traveling to the U.S. apparently shouldn’t be covered much, let alone allowed to trend on Facebook via Conservative outlets.
Not a shocker, but the top performing stories containing "caravan" on Facebook in the last 24 hours come from:
1. Fox News (also the #1 performing link overall)
2. Breitbart
3. Fox News
4. Ben Shapiro
5. Daily Caller
6. Ben Shapiro
7. Daily Caller
8. News & Guts
9. Breitbart— Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) October 23, 2018
Hey, Ben Shapiro made it twice! That lucky guy …
Does Facebook push back against these numbers? I am curious what their argument/explanation is
— Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) October 23, 2018
Why would Facebook push back against these stories? Oh, that’s right, Conservative media shouldn’t be allowed because EVIL.
That’s right.
Our bad.
If they do, I haven't heard it.
— Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) October 23, 2018
You have a problem with the truth?
— Gary North (@GaryNor29471827) October 23, 2018
He works for the New York Times, of course, he has a problem with the truth.
And NOW Facebook is an evil tool of the Right. LOL.
Conservatives dominating a topic they're hot about and liberals are avoiding? Who would have ever guessed?
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) October 23, 2018
THE HORROR.
Almost as if liberal outlets aren't reporting on it without the preface "Republicans pounce…" https://t.co/6hNsTUxDKi
— Ordy's Amish Pumpkin Spice Butter (@OrdyPackard) October 23, 2018
This gent could have stopped after the word ‘it.’ The liberal media only seems to cover the migrant caravan when they can accuse the Right of being racist for being concerned about it. They’re far too focused on the napkins in Air Force one or something today.
I want you to recognize that performance metrics match what the market wants. No one forces anyone to view these stories, and they're certainly not promoted by FB. People autonomously seek this news out. Maybe recognize consensus isn't on your side?
— Phil (@earlp1231) October 23, 2018
Hey, maybe people want to read about this? We know, the media seem to think they are our betters but perhaps they need to start paying attention.
Just thinking out loud.
It wasn’t just the Leftist media that couldn’t deal:
lol imagine getting your news from something called "News & Guts"… seems reliable
— Jimmy Reed (@JimboSlice0910) October 23, 2018
Yeah, Dan Rather is a dork, right?
It’s dan rathers page.
— Axel Foley (@AxelFoley10) October 23, 2018
still.. strange name
— Jimmy Reed (@JimboSlice0910) October 23, 2018
HAAAAAAA.
Rule # 1. If news is on FB, consider it questionable. I have rejected stories I could not fact check at least by a reputable news source.
— Dava Castillo (@a211423) October 23, 2018
See? Now they’ll attack Facebook.
Not on mine!! #Blockthatcrap
— Deanna KKH (@Deanna77339133) October 23, 2018
Oooh, an edgy hashtag.
14 days before midterm elections. Propaganda matters. Trump is a white nationalist who has lied more than 5000 times. He promotes hatred and violence. Republicans in Congress are complicit. #LivesNotLies #VoteBlue https://t.co/WnuUMLvcQa
— Nancy Levine (@nancylevine) October 23, 2018
These PEOPLE.
This is pathological
— Marie Ramsey (@Scairp114) October 23, 2018
Please note this editor avoided making a ‘your mom’ joke here, and it was REALLY hard.
This seems parallel to the rise of right-wing media and the decline of left-wing media – left wing progressives don't seem to be as enthralled by the fiery, partisan hyperbole as the right leaning folks are.
— MC (@drtrobridge) October 23, 2018
That this person tweeted this with a straight face …
You know what? WE can’t even.
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