"But I learned first-hand how the news media operates by watching how they interpreted, changed, and misrepresented my intentions"
- Joey Skaggs
About this Quote
In this quote, Joey Skaggs is assessing his individual experience with the news media and how they run. He discusses that he got a deep understanding of their techniques by observing how they analyzed, altered, and misshaped his intentions. This suggests that the news media has a tendency to manipulate info to fit their own program, rather than properly reporting the fact. Skaggs' use of the expression "first-hand" indicates that he was straight involved in the situation and saw the media's actions himself. This quote highlights the power and influence of the news media and the value of critically examining the info they provide.
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