[Leaning Right]

> Served its purpose. Damage done already. <

That’s exactly right. It’s like releasing a virus. The story gets published. Secondary sources pick it up. Other sites link to those secondary sources. The huge majority of people who read the story never know it’s been retracted.

All by design.

[TwelveOfTwenty]

The huge majority of people who read the story never know it’s been retracted.

I agree that's what some intend, but judging from all of the losses the dems have taken lately, it doesn't seem to be working on anyone but the most rabid left anymore.