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OldBaldy1701E

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2. Well, they don't get clicks (and therefore, income) by being banal in the headlines.

Reply to Omnipresent (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 07:47 AM

Aug 16

Thank the broadcasters who went 'Hollywood' for that. Flashy, energetic and empty.

Most of the articles with such headlines go on to refute their own titles.

But, they get clicks.

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WOW! Texas Dem RUINS Trump Plan and STRIKES BACK - Meidas Touch [View all] Rhiannon12866 Aug 16 OP

Meidastouch headlines always have doom and gloom scenarios for the right. Omnipresent Aug 16 #1

Well, they don't get clicks (and therefore, income) by being banal in the headlines. OldBaldy1701E Aug 16 #2

I resent that they do this to the left. Omnipresent Aug 16 #3

Hear Hear! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 17 #7

Yes. Why post them here? murielm99 Aug 16 #4

The Press is Clearly PLANTING Questions so trump can agree with them. MagaSmash Aug 16 #5

Actual news stories SCantiGOP Aug 16 #6

I agree with others on this thread about Meidas Touch headlines being "clickbait," however, red dog 1 Aug 17 #8

If Midas Touch would drop sesationalism & just state topic/who....it would add to credibility...their content is good!! NowsTheTime Aug 17 #9