Famous quote by Dixie Lee Ray

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It is the press that has taken these charges and accusations and blown them up without any kind of skepticism whatsoever
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"It is the press that has taken these charges and accusations and blown them up without any kind of skepticism whatsoever - blown them into realities and treated them as if they were true"

- Dixie Lee Ray

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This quote by Dixie Lee Ray is describing the power of the press and how it can shape popular opinion. She is suggesting that the press has actually taken accusations and charges and presented them as realities with no type of crucial analysis or apprehension. This suggests that the press has a great influence on public opinion and can shape the narrative of a story without any regard for the truth. Ray is suggesting that journalism should be more accountable in its reporting and ought to not take accusations and charges at stated value. She is also implying that the press ought to be more crucial and analytical in its reporting and must not just accept what is presented to them without question. This quote highlights the power of the press and how it can form popular opinion and the story of a story.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dixie Lee Ray between September 3, 1914 and January 2, 1994. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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