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If I have to fact-check the uncited claims made in news articles, doesn't that make me the journalist?
(self.showerthoughts)
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.
I'll look at each of your examples independently (note that all that follows is my own opinion, and should be interpreted as conjecture):
Both are, by definition ^[1]^, not journalism (regardless of the position they are taking), as they are mixing opinions with facts, and are attempting to interpret them, as was shown above.
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