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Amid concerns about the increase in misinformation and propaganda, The Onion asked Americans where they get their unbiased information about Israel and Palestine, and this is what they said.

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Naomi Foster, HR Manager

Naomi Foster, HR Manager

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“DeuxMoi is pretty reliable.”

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Sarah Johnson, Nurse

Sarah Johnson, Nurse

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“In order to avoid bias, I’ve never spoken to an Israeli or a Palestinian, and I also strictly avoid reading the news. Then I just go with whatever my fevered imagination devises.”

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Mandy Wheelan, Restaurant Owner

Mandy Wheelan, Restaurant Owner

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“I put my ear up to a seashell and believe whatever comes out.”

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Terri Gregson, Barista

Terri Gregson, Barista

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“I usually get my information straight from the U.S. government, which famously never lies.”

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Derek Scanlan, Architect

Derek Scanlan, Architect

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The New York Times has always given me fair and balanced reporting on Israel and the demonic bloodthirsty Palestinian children.”

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Lisa Williams, Teacher

Lisa Williams, Teacher

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“During prayer, God gives me an unbiased, objective perspective on things, which is that the Holy Land has always been created for me and my family, and that it is time that I take it for myself.”

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Michael Rodríguez, Software Engineer

Michael Rodríguez, Software Engineer

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“As on all issues, I just unquestioningly believe anything my uncle tells me at Thanksgiving. The man owns a Papa John’s, for God’s sake.”

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Linda Ellison, Rideshare Driver

Linda Ellison, Rideshare Driver

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“Why the fuck would I want unbiased information?”

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Emily Martínez, Graphic Designer

Emily Martínez, Graphic Designer

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“Usually, I just aim to get cornered by a very angry person at a party, let them vent at me for 15 minutes, and then go with whatever they tell me.”

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Dr. John Tudor, ENT Specialist

Dr. John Tudor, ENT Specialist

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“All the secrets of the universe are revealed to me through the nasal cavities of my patients.”

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Oliver Lockhart, Blogger

Oliver Lockhart, Blogger

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“From this amazing website called OliversUnbiasedInformation.com.”

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David Hall, Baker

David Hall, Baker

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“Strangely enough, every cake that I bake comes with a crumpled up ball of paper in its center. On that paper is an unvarnished description of exactly what’s happening on the ground in Gaza.”

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Ayanna Mullins, Radiologist

Ayanna Mullins, Radiologist

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“I sleep on the grave of Barbara Walters in the hopes that she’ll someday chime in.”

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Kent Freeman, Mechanic

Kent Freeman, Mechanic

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“My local militia has been very good at educating its foot soldiers about the dangers of all Middle Easterners, be they Israeli, Palestinian, or otherwise.”

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Bill Allison, Bus Driver

Bill Allison, Bus Driver

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“I read between the lines on those American billboards advertising local hair loss clinics.”

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Rick Paladino, Tennis Instructor

Rick Paladino, Tennis Instructor

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“I get it from the angry one-star Yelp reviews of the Palestinian restaurant by my house.”

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Noam Chomsky, Author

Noam Chomsky, Author

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“Are you fucking kidding me?”

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Joe Snelling, Chef

Joe Snelling, Chef

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“You’re not going to believe this, but I discovered a portal that lets me inhabit the mind of Benjamin Netanyahu.”

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Sam Irving, Radiologist

Sam Irving, Radiologist

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“I listen to biased news sources on opposite extremes of the controversy, and then I just put ‘but also’ in between to even them out.”

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John Link, Funeral Director

John Link, Funeral Director

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“Like with everything, I sorta just go off vibes.”

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Derek Poole, Beekeeper

Derek Poole, Beekeeper

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“The queen.”

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Andy Wright, Park Ranger

Andy Wright, Park Ranger

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“All the answers you seek are bestowed upon us by bountiful nature. In the summer breeze. A wisp of movement through the changing autumn leaves. A glorious sunset. The mighty glow of a majestic river. Sean Hannity.”

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Ray Bartlett, Bailiff

Ray Bartlett, Bailiff

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“My mom. She would never lie to me.”

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Maya Alonzo, Teacher

Maya Alonzo, Teacher

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“There’s no such thing as unbiased news, but former Bachelor contestants’ Instagram stories come pretty close.”

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Ned McDonald, Hotel Concierge

Ned McDonald, Hotel Concierge

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“San Diego Zoo condor cam.”

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Paul Ipser, Computer Programmer

Paul Ipser, Computer Programmer

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“I severed my brain in half and made the left side pro-Israel and the right side pro-Palestine. That way, whenever I read anything, the two sides fight.”

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Raquel Monroe, Server

Raquel Monroe, Server

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“Sorry, can’t talk—late for my second job.”

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Fatima Awad, Student

Fatima Awad, Student

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“I was getting news from my relatives trapped in Palestine, but then I realized they were disgustingly biased, so I opted for The New York Times.”

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Bennett Birch, Teacher

Bennett Birch, Teacher

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“I’ve always stood by the old journalistic adage that the more money a reporter makes, the more likely it is they’re telling the truth.”

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Rusty Porter, Firefighter

Rusty Porter, Firefighter

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“The ol’ waterin’ hole—a fixture of this here community where neighbors can share their opinions and, hell, maybe even a drink or two.”

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James Rhett, Customer Service

James Rhett, Customer Service

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“I have been so poorly educated by the American education system that I thankfully don’t even know what ‘unbiased’ means.”

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