Quote from: The Boo Man... on November 20, 2016, 10:44:28 PM
My rule of thumb is to look and see who else is covering the story. No one? Then Hold off. Just blogs? hold off. Just forums? Hold off.

It would not be good to limit ourselves to the
Establishment, ruling clique owned  propaganda empire.

Sites like WND, NewsMax, Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, etc. 
are very reliable.

Sites like American Thinker and Strike The Root
are also very reliable.

Also sites like The Religion of Peace and Numbers USA.

Let's not fall into the trap of the bureaucratic mindset,
thinking that some simplistic rule can ever
take the place of sound judgment.

Anything from RT or Russia Today ought to be automatically banned.   I just followed a link from a site, saying, "Fukushima reactor cooling system stops following quake & tsunami"... only to realize it was another RT article, presenting western governments in a poor light.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT_(TV_network)

QuoteRT has frequently been called a propaganda outlet for the Russian government and its foreign policy by news reporters, including former RT reporters.  RT has also been accused of spreading disinformation.  The United Kingdom media regulator, Ofcom, has repeatedly found RT to have breached rules on impartiality, and of broadcasting "materially misleading" content.  RT states that it merely offers a Russian perspective on global events.

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QuoteIn early 2010, RT unveiled a highly controversial advertising campaign called "Question More," which was created for the channel by Britain-based McCann Erickson.  One of the advertisements featured as part of the campaign showed President of the United States Barack Obama "morphing" into Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and asked: "Who poses the greatest nuclear threat?" The ad was banned in American airports. Another showed a Western soldier "merging" into a Taliban fighter and asks: "Is terror only inflicted by terrorists?" 

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QuoteIn 2011, RT was the second most-watched foreign news channel in the United States (after BBC World News), and the number one foreign network in five major U.S. urban areas in 2012. It also rates well among younger Americans under 35 and among inner city areas.

......  This anti-trump protest brought to you by RT, who asks the question, wouldn't Bernie or Hillary have been a better choice?

QuoteRT anchors and correspondents tend to concentrate on controversial world issues such as the financial and banking scandals, corporate impact on the global economy, and western demonstrations. It has also aired views by various conspiracy theorists, including neo-Nazis, White Supremacists, and Holocaust deniers (presented as "human rights activists").  News from Russia is of secondary importance and such reports emphasize Russian modernisation and economic achievements, as well as Russian culture and natural landscapes, while downplaying Russia's social problems or corruption.

Don't even click on RT stuff, they hate the free world, and are purposely sowing seeds of discontent with anything non-communist.

Quote from: Hoofer on November 21, 2016, 05:36:10 PMDon't even click on RT stuff, they hate the free world, and are purposely sowing seeds of discontent with anything non-communist.

And that differs from CNN or MSNBC how?

Quote from: zewazir on November 21, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
And that differs from CNN or MSNBC how?

Good point.

Try this link (via Drudge)....

https://www.rt.com/news/367714-fukushima-reactor-cooling-earthquake/

Or here....

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/22/national/m7-4-earthquake-off-fukushima-triggers-widespread-tsunami-alert/

Quote from: quiller on November 22, 2016, 01:49:04 AM
Try this link (via Drudge)....

https://www.rt.com/news/367714-fukushima-reactor-cooling-earthquake/

Or here....

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/22/national/m7-4-earthquake-off-fukushima-triggers-widespread-tsunami-alert/

Fukushima: tsunami waves hit after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

Thing is, the waves turned out to be ripples and no one was hurt during the quake either.
Nasty quake, but the news hyped the story about Fukishima.
Video at link. It even appears no boats left port either.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/21/japan-earthquake-tsunami-warning

Quote from: quiller on November 22, 2016, 01:49:04 AM
Try this link (via Drudge)....

https://www.rt.com/news/367714-fukushima-reactor-cooling-earthquake/

Or here....

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/22/national/m7-4-earthquake-off-fukushima-triggers-widespread-tsunami-alert/

Followed both of them, another reason why I say, if you know it's from Russia Today - skip it.  Make your own comparison if you wish, one article... which has changes since yesterday, and focuses on the Nuclear Reactor in Fukushima... leaving you wondering, "What the hell is going on over there!?!?!"   and the other article on the Tsunami.

IMO, a first read shows RT continues to cast democracies as disaster ridden, out-of-control, be afraid-very afraid, questionable actions & responses - gee, would you want to LIVE there?   

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/putin-moves-his-missiles-in-new-threat-to-europe-fbqpr9m9g

QuoteRussia is deploying short-range ballistic missiles to its western European enclave, it emerged yesterday as President Putin threatened "counter-measures" against Nato expansion.

A senior Russian MP said that Moscow would permanently station the nuclear-capable missiles in Kaliningrad, a region between the Nato states of Poland and Lithuania, in retaliation for a military build-up by the alliance in eastern Europe.

Putin is flexing muscle, threatening, possibly getting ready to intimidate, destabilize or invade Poland.
Do a search on RT.com for "ballistic missiles" or "NATO" - yields A LOT of -crap- look at the titles.

'WTF White Helmets': Bizarre 'mannequin challenge' in Syrian warzone (VIDEO)'
'Russia deploys newest anti-ship missiles to Kuril Islands'
'Witch hunt': Report urges UK to 'map,' 'challenge,' and expose public figures with Russia links'
'Russia is not our enemy' – NATO Navy Commander'
'Give Trump chance to develop positive objectives, says Kissinger'
'Royal Navy has 'woefully low' total of ships, MoD made 'extraordinary mistakes' – MPs'
'Fake news' & 'post-truth' politics? What about those Iraqi WMDs?'
'British Navy ship fires 'warning' flares at unarmed Spanish vessel in standoff near Gibraltar'
'Erdogan warns NATO against asylum to 'terrorist soldiers' after Turkish officers file requests'
'Monkey snatching schoolgirl's headscarf sparks clashes in Libya, leaving 16 dead – report'

Russia Today (RT) does not qualify as a news site - at best, it's an Russian Blog.
The RT.COM motto is "Question More" (splashed on the top of the page)

Several other searches, and finally, when I searched "Poland" I got the Russian perspective - nestled between... Russian Propaganda, of course.  look at these titles, and ask yourself if RT isn't following an agenda.

'Russia is not our enemy' – NATO Navy Commander'
'Russia to deploy Iskander rockets in Kaliningrad exclave over US cruise missile threat' - (the article hit)
'Ukraine marks 'Dignity & Freedom Day' as Euromaidan dream falters'
'4,000 NATO troops take part in Lithuania's largest exercise near Russia's border'
'Building demolition op turns into cinematic 'action movie scene' filmed by drone'
'US & Ukraine vote against anti-Nazi glorification resolution'
'NATO or not NATO - the question for Donald Trump'
'Pure fiction': Czech PM slams idea of hosting US ABM radar'
'NATO should demilitarize border with Russia, or face new Cold War – Corbyn'
'Polish self-defense classes for women touted as deterrence from Russian aggression by MSM'
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A little further digging, compare these two articles, and tell us RT isn't directed by the Kremlin.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3924754/Poland-s-army-offers-free-self-defence-lessons-WOMEN-country-ramps-military-threat-Russian-invasion.html

QuotePolish army instructors will provide the training in techniques including defensive postures, how to break holds, strangulation, assaults with a weapon and guards against kicks.
Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said the classes aim to teach women 'basic fighting techniques and, above all, improve overall physical fitness', adding 'We invite the ladies, there are still places - there are no age limits.'
The classes are being run as Poland ramps up its military amid fears of an invasion from Russia.
Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said the classes aim to teach women 'basic fighting techniques and, above all, improve overall physical fitness'
The defence ministry is also setting up a 35,000-strong paramilitary Territorial Defence Force, as a defence against Russian aggression and a mode of promoting patriotism among citizens.

Poland and its Nato neighbours in the Baltic region have expressed concerns about Russia's aggressive military tactics, particularly in relation to the Ukraine conflict.
Nato said that Russian fighter jets are constantly testing defences over the Baltic states, with more than 600 'interceptions' so far this year.
Neighbouring countries have said they have concerns Russia could attempt to invade, and fear a military conflict, such as in the March 2014 annexation of Crimea.

https://www.rt.com/news/366546-poland-women-unarmed-combat/

QuoteSome commenters in Poland suggested that the courses are a publicity stunt on the part of the military, or simply a recruiting method. Similar courses are taught by the police, according to the Rzeczpospolita newspaper.

The conservative Polish government, and Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz in particular, have not hesitated to accuse Russia of being aggressive and a threat to their country, which is currently overhauling its defense industry and the military in order to meet NATO standards.

The last thing Putin and Russia want - an educated, armed and well trained populace in Poland.
Russia Today - RT.com is not a news source, it's a Kremlin funded, propaganda arm of Putin.