When Washington chose to write his Farewell Address in a newspaper.
It would not be on his long-standing partisan ally John Fenno of the Federalist Gazette. Instead he chose the American Daily Advertiser. Its editorial view was independent of the views of either federalist (modern day Republicans) and anti-federalists modern day Democrats.
Whereas this current prez demeans all major/minor publications except ones that kisses his orange tush. Breitbart blogs, OAN conservative ran local tv stations are promoted by him as truth.
This soon-to-be prez stated why he would not attend the FOX debate because of get this: I dont like the press release they gave. It's like they're playing games and I am sure you will be there Brett"
And one of the most trash talked guys by Drumpf, Mr. Colbert was oh no!the one who Trump visited. meaning he can tell his worshippers to boycott FOX, then afterwards go hate Colbert...and that they did do.
And wherever tyrants ruled? Were the places where free speech was ruled a lie & there democracy and truth died.
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