Swinton let loose with this quote-to-be in 1880. The competitive nature of the media is quite different today. It is less a matter of angling a story to fit the needs of a particular interest. I read a half dozen newspapers and watch 2 or 3 TV newscasts daily. The competition among journalists to convey a tightly-woven set of facts somewhat stylistically ahead of other writers is one constant pressure. Also, we are confronted with so many editorial writers who must use prudence to shape their "in depth" interpretations of what is really happening in the world. Are there still monumental hoaxes out there waiting to be uncovered? Of course. There are no writers nor readers nor listeners nor viewers without some dishonesty in their characters.