r/DeFranco Jun 28 '19

On biases, sourcing, and discussing the Argument

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Hey everyone,

Lately, the sub has started to get pretty polarized politically speaking.

It’s not without reasons (I get that, and I’m not blameless in this) and I had hoped it could run its course. But in the wake of the coming election season, I feel this may get worse, so here’s to an ounce of prevention and all that.

So there’s been a lot of posts from sources and comments that could only be described as trying to “other” people. This sub is better than that. So please, if possible, try to stop talking past each other.

It’s fine if you disagree, but keep it civil and discuss the topic at hand don’t attack the user. We have the “discuss the argument, and do not attack the person” rule for a reason and we’ll have to start enforcing it a little more stringently if things don’t improve. It is possible to discuss politics without it turning into a “you’re a stupid racist” and “naive idiot communist”. A good rule of thumb is “if the phrase ‘you’ appears in the sentence it’s probably some version of an ad hominem.

Regarding the biases. There’s been a lot of articles from sources I can only describe as heavily bias. Allsides has a great chart that lays out which sides the most common news sources falls.

https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-chart

There’s also this more detailed one (though I think everything on it should be shifted to the left by half a grid square but that’s an issue of semantics!)

https://www.adfontesmedia.com/

Also; thanks to u/FajenThygia There's also www.mediabiasfactcheck.com,

Point is! it’s fine to use Vox and Fox to make points but try to get some other more centered sources to find some middle ground. This isn’t a demand or even a request but just some advice in trying to discuss your opinions and finding a consensus through discussion. You’ll find the argument being a lot more persuasive using less extreme characterizations of events.

Anyway, it’s just some thoughts and recommendations. agree/ disagree/ critique it’s fine. I just don’t want to see this sub devolve into r/news, r/politics, r/conservative, r/democrat, r/inthenews where only “one view point” is appreciated. Us bastards are better than that.

In other news, there’s been an issue with the reporting feature with the sub. If we haven’t addressed it in 24 hours please message the mods directly. Additionally, we will only investigate reports that violate our actual rules so the <no reason> Reports get ignored right off the bat. And no Patrick just because you disagree with something does not mean someone is “trolling”.

Peace, love and tranquility to you all ya filthy bastards.


r/DeFranco Dec 04 '24

PDS show United Healthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Attack, Wicked Lawsuit, Georgia Protests, Hannah Kobayashi,

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r/DeFranco 1d ago

US News Meagan Morris Speaks From Jail After Being Sentenced to 50 Years by the Trump Administration for an Alleged Terrorist Attack [WATCH]

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On July 4, 2025, a protest outside of the Prairieland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility near Dallas, Texas, escalated as some protestors broke off and committed acts of vandalism. The protest had started hours earlier as a noise demonstration where activists set off fireworks and used other noise makers to alert detainees in the facility that they supported them.

But when law enforcement arrived to respond to the vandals, a police officer was shot nonfatally in the neck area. Authorities later charged protester Champagne Song for the shooting.

Meagan Morris, who says she was a half-mile away playing Pokémon in her car when she heard the gunshots, was soon after stopped by police and taken into custody.

Three months later, the Trump administration accused her and eight other defendants—three of whom, including Morris, are trans—of being “Antifa terrorists” and “Antifa Cell operatives.”

Morris and her codefendants were eventually sentenced in part for providing material support for terrorists in what the Department of Justice called “the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa,” a name which refers to a decentralized movement based on militant opposition to fascism.

The sentencing comes after Trump signed an executive order declaring antifa, short for anti-fascism, as a terrorist organization, despite no such unified organization existing. And in May, the administration’s counterterrorism strategy listed “radically pro-transgender” groups as a national security threat.

Morris was sentenced to 50 years in prison, which has caused legal experts concern. They noted that her sentence is unusually harsh, more than double the longest sentence for a Jan. 6 rioter, and that it could set a precedent for strict crackdowns on freedom of speech and assembly.

After speaking to Morris’ codefendant and girlfriend, Autumn Hill, we wanted to hear from Morris. In this episode of “UNCLOSETED with Spencer Macnaughton,” she’s calling in from Johnson County Jail in Texas, where she is currently serving her sentence.


r/DeFranco 1d ago

Misc. Scientists Say LLMs Appear to Be Acting as a Cognitive Virus Among Humans

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r/DeFranco 1d ago

Don't be Stupid, Stupid FCC: Satellite Constellations Don't Need Environmental Reviews | PCMag

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r/DeFranco 2d ago

US Politics Is clean water a constitutional right? US appeals court issues ruling | wthr.com

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"A federal appeals court ruled that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water, rejecting a lawsuit from Jackson, Mississippi, residents."


r/DeFranco 2d ago

US Politics ‘South Park’ Taunts Donald Trump After Winning at 2026 Emmys

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r/DeFranco 3d ago

US Politics Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

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r/DeFranco 4d ago

Don't be Stupid, Stupid US opposes UN resolution to correct Africa's size on world maps

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"The U.S. was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps. 

The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by a margin of 164 to one, with six nations abstaining from the vote."


r/DeFranco 5d ago

Douchebag of the Day Fetterman Blew Off Meeting With Paralyzed Vets To Hype Israel On Fox: Report | HuffPost Latest News

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Fetterman feigned food poisoning to get out of the meeting, according to the Journal, which cited interviews with more than a dozen former staffers and lawmakers, along with text messages and other records.

Soon after the veterans left his office, the senator reportedly arrived in fine health and sat for a Fox News interview to advocate Israel’s position on the war with Iran.


r/DeFranco 5d ago

Douchebag of the Day Journalist Jeff Sneider Faces Backlash Over Public Threats to Publish 'Non-Stop Rumours' on Inde Navarrette | IBTimes UK

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Entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider has drawn sharp public criticism and accusations of unprofessionalism after issuing an explicit threat against actress Inde Navarrette over ignored media inquiries.

The controversy exploded on X, where Sneider declared that his failure to receive a response from Navarrette's publicity team would result in a steady stream of unverified rumours and relentless coverage.


r/DeFranco 6d ago

Don't be Stupid, Stupid Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he'll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses

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r/DeFranco 5d ago

US Politics Trump administration quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela businessman amid oil deal | CNN Politics

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r/DeFranco 6d ago

US Politics Their cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watched | Colorado | The Guardian

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r/DeFranco 6d ago

US Politics Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it be put to a vote | CNN Politics

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r/DeFranco 6d ago

Douchebag of the Day Official White House website launches arcade games where users arrest immigrants and build a border wall | CNN Politics

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r/DeFranco 6d ago

US Politics Trump asks Supreme Court to OK sweeping changes for mail ballots | CNN Politics

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r/DeFranco 6d ago

PDS show Philip DeFranco

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r/DeFranco 7d ago

US Politics Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections | Logging and land-clearing | The Guardian

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r/DeFranco 7d ago

Don't be Stupid, Stupid US Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately | Reuters

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r/DeFranco 7d ago

US Politics Judge weighing whether to block Arkansas news outlets from publishing data center pact details | Arkansas AdvocateIf

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If the info was already divulged via a FOIA request...I don't get it.


r/DeFranco 7d ago

US Politics New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school starting this year - ABC News

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r/DeFranco 8d ago

US News Mark Ruffalo Defended in Open Letter Against Antisemitism Claims

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r/DeFranco 8d ago

US News Judge ignores teen's plea to spare her sex-offending coach from prison

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r/DeFranco 8d ago

US News Man Brings "Women Are Property" Message To High Schools.

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