Originally Posted by
Panshot
Anonymous sources are not a new occurrence in journalism, and the ethical standards employed by agencies like the AP are quite clear:
As a litmus test, I find these standards well within the realm of acceptable journalism.
My challenge to you was to cite a single line in the article in which Talmadge presented any opinion as fact.
As stated, he qualified the statement in question - twice. But thanks for repeating what I already pointed out.
I didn't say he was a media god, or that he was the final say on anything.
What I said was that when it comes to North Korea, as the AP's Pyongyang bureau chief (for the past six years), and someone who has covered Asia for decades, Talmadge has a great deal more insight and access, not to mention a better reputation and significantly more credibility, than you or Trump do.
And so you admit you lied. Fair enough.
You really should stop trying to incorporate other's phrases in your responses - you're just not very good at it.
And yes, you are using Trump - a demonstrated liar and embellisher of the truth - as your baseline of veracity.
You've not demonstrated that Talmadge, the anonymous official or the two ministers made any false statements with regard to the failed summit.
And yes, the article does point out that their were conflicting accounts. So much for all your ballyhoo about reading comprehension.