Meaning

1 senses
  1. (US, idiomatic, uncountable)Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.

Origin

This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements

This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters.

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