the 2014 trivial drivel thread

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How can journalists use quotes from people they say spoke with them only on the condition of anonymity? Back up your comments with proof or shut the fuck up, otherwise it's no better than lies/gossip.

I imagine they and their publishers have and know the names (in case they're ever challenged) but in order to get people to talk, they agree to anonymity. I don't see it as bullshit and lies...if a journalist always had to reveal their sources, we wouldn't hear/know shit.

I imagine half the time it's something that someone wants leaked but they don't want us to know they want it leaked. lol.