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I suppose this is really an ontological question about how anyone is "qualified" to do or say anything, ever.
Sorta. But it's more about how do you choose the 50 networks that get the press briefing when 1000s want it. CNN and WaPo simply have more tradition; they are poor at reporting. It shouldn't be a big deal if Joe Schmo gets access over them.
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Good question. We should implement a licensing and testing scheme!
Begin with the POTUS, WHY should he/she be allowed to make-up events like terror attacks and spew lies like "thousands and thousands" celebrating the 9/11 attacks in the streets of Jersey City and have them reported as fact?
Why should they get access at all? We all have cameras on our phones and can set up a blog to share our opinions for free.
Why should CNN get to cover the President over Joe Schmo with a blog?
Back in the day you needed news networks with their equipment, but nowadays we can all live broadcast and disseminate the news worldwide.
WAPO's investigation exposed the 37th POTUS Admin.
The last Admin to so consistently push back on media, especially so- called liberal media, was #37.
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