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Modern satire is just statement of facts in a direct way, probably since the news media isn’t doing that
That isn't satire. There is no wit, no irony and no sarcasm. Stating direct facts is simply reporting the news.
The media has failed its duty to report the news, allowing satire to mock them by simply saying the words the media is too weak to speak, and you say there's no irony? The comedic fake newspaper is more legitimate than the actual news - the irony is virtually palpable.
Too weak to speak. Too bought and paid for.
A weakness of integrity, correct.