Michael Schellenberger

Rank 43 of 47

Score -106

Days before last year’s election, the media claimed Trump wanted to kill Liz Cheney, which we debunked at the time. @BBC has now admitted it was a lie. @CNN should do the same. Notably, BBC & CNN have, for years, promoted censorship of their competitors for “misinformation.”

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

410d

Trump held a fascist rally, "fully embraced" vaccine skepicism, and called for shooting Liz Cheney, the media says. But he didn't. It's disinfo taken to a new extreme. The media elite are acting out aggressively in reaction to their loss of public trust and narcissistic wounding.

12/10/2025, 1:44:14 PM

The statement criticizes media outlets for allegedly spreading misinformation about Trump and Liz Cheney, and calls for accountability. It suggests that media organizations have promoted censorship while themselves engaging in misinformation. The tone is accusatory and seeks to highlight perceived media bias and hypocrisy.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to address misinformation, which could be seen as striving to do no harm, but the accusatory tone may not fully align with this principle.
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement does not engage in direct harassment or hate speech, but it does criticize media organizations strongly.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in constructive dialogue and uses a confrontational tone, which may not promote understanding or empathy. [-1]
Principle 5:
I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
The statement calls for corrections from media outlets, aligning with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [+1]