re: ESPN being very careful what comes out their mouths on the Mulkey situation

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Im pretty sure after the article is published the media can discuss and perpetuate the propaganda by simply stating, “ according to the Washington Post article, which if true, blah, blah, blah.” Thus I expect no restraint from the media.

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That’s exactly one of the many shitty tactics the media uses. There are a few names for the practice, like self-affirmation reporting, self-licking ice cream cone, false confirmation, etc.