International Fake News
In America, we focus only
on fake news that happens in this country. However, fake news is happening
worldwide. America is not the only country that is scattering different kinds
of fake news. Fake news is everywhere, whether it is about your favorite celebrity
or dealing with the most recent politics. People all around the world are
coming up with lies to get attention and money.
Fake news is information
that is not true and is used to look like a trustworthy source. It is shown in
the internet to lure people to read usually by using big fonts, all
capitalization, and a lot of exclamation points. More and more people make the
mistake of falling into the trap of fake news because it looks interesting. The
scary part of fake news is that most people believe it.
One international fake news was about a couple in Florida
who were arrested for “Running an international fake ID ring”. They supposedly
did it for fraud and open bank accounts. One well known fake news that spread
internationally was about a propaganda on the presidential campaign. The
Russians were seeking to help Donald Trump’s campaign and punish Hilary
Clinton. They did everything they could, from making websites, social media,
and trolls.
Another encounter of
international fake news was about the Dalai Lama who apparently created a sitcom
and converted to atheism.
“’I myself, I can no longer be a believer in
nonsense,” the Dalai Lama said at a press conference at the Chan
Centre. “Frankly speaking, all religions are bull excrement. So I have
become atheist. When our brothers and sisters talk about God,
creator, I can only face-palm.’ He laughed, perhaps a bit too hard.”
In the following
paragraph is a made-up quote that was used in the article. One can tell if considering
it that it does not sound legitimate. It has poor use of language and grammar,
and does sounds like they are words from someone else. The article uses it as a
satire and is known to post international fake news like this.
Work Cited:
"FALSE: The Dalai
Lama Converts to Atheism, Will Step Down to Pursue Sitcom Career." Snopes.com. N.p., 29 Apr.
2016. Web. 19 Apr. 2017.”
Alex,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I like how you came up with two short paragraphs and interesting details. I agree with you. My suggestion to you is, you need back up your information by citing the sources where you got your information from. I don't think Donald Trump needed anyone's help to win the election. He had his own plan and worked out perfectly.
Awesome post, short and straight forward. Always cite your work to give some people can see were you are getting your information from.
ReplyDeleteyour post was straight to the point however I think you should elaborate a little on the resources. Maybe adding few more paragraph will give more details on the issue. Good post.
ReplyDeleteSource of that fake news article? Tie these ideas together in some sort of framework that guides readers...
ReplyDeleteyour post was really straight forward, I would like to see some articles that support your main points. Just an article talking about the Florida couple and how the Russians were trying to help trump's campaign
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