It’s always ironic when radical ideologues decry “disinformation,” since so many of them are enthusiastic propagandists.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) recently engaged in a blatant self-own while condemning “misinformation in all directions.”
The level of misinformation in all directions at this moment is incredibly high, especially on this platform.
If you see a claim, photo, or video that triggers a strong emotional reaction, take a moment to pause and check for veracity/confirmation from multiple sources.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 13, 2023
“If you see a claim, photo, or video that triggers a strong emotional reaction, take a moment to pause and check for veracity/confirmation from multiple sources,” she implored.
There could not be a more ironic messenger for such a statement on the entire Internet.
Unfortunately for Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, viral social media posts may be fleeting, but the Internet is forever.
And users on X lined up to give AOC a brief history lesson on “The Squad’s” compulsive use of misinformation to ramp up support for their radical causes.
One-time token conservative on ‘The View’ Meghan McCain hit her with a visual reminder of how AOC ginned up the “kids in cages” hoax.
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