"Distinguish the label from the person before accepting it El-Sayed described how political opponents labeled Twitch streamer Hassan Piker as anti-Semitic, a charge that stuck because most people lacked time to verify it — even though a 30-minute compilation existed of Piker explicitly calling out anti-Semitism on his own stream. El-Sayed noted that "because you called him a particular tag to make that tag stick" and "nobody really has the time to comb through," the smear becomes self-reinforcing. Before accepting a damaging label attached to any person, idea, or organization, seek at least one primary source rather than relying on the characterization of an opponent with a clear motive. Source: Abdul El-Sayed, Breaking Points, Michigan Senate Race Interview"