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It's only fake news when the MSM does it. When rightwing media does it, it is not fake news. When Trump does it, it isn't fake news. When reporters who were/are part of MSM criticize the MSM for bias, their opinions count, but when MSM reporters criticize the rightwing propaganda machine, their opinions don't count.I've noticed that many of the people decrying so called fake news have absolutely no standards in terms of their choice of media consumption (breitbart, infowars, zerohedge) and/or use the term as a master deflector shield against any and all negative reporting about their political tribe.
Generally if someone uses the term 'MSM' as a blanket (pejorative) term they probably aren't critical thinkers. They become perfect targets for collectivist and regressive ideology because what is 'fake news' and what is not, simply comes down to their own tribal feelings so reality is built around their own anxieties and any and all information is used simply to bolster their existing worldview.
I agree there will be problems with how the media narrates goings on, especially where there is a profit motive and an ever present need for more clicks and hits, but let's not forget the largely good and incredibly important job the media does in holding politicians, organizations and industries accountable.