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RT is state-funded as is the BBC and PBS, among many others. But none of them are immediately dismissed as propaganda. Why? Simply because "it's Russia?"

Chris2048 10y ago
> Why? Simply because "it's Russia?" Yes.
AnimalMuppet 10y ago
No. Simply because it's propaganda. BBC has spent decades earning a reputation for being (mostly) accurate and unbiased. RT has spent at least one decade earning a reputation for being Putin's mouthpiece, and part of his mechanism of control over Russia. The two are not remotely equivalent, despite lapses you can cite at BBC.
- tastythrowaway 10y ago
  Where is evidence of this 'reputation for being Putin's mouthpiece?' Other than your impassioned assertions? Also, all media is biased. BBC is biased toward Western and UK interests, RT is biased toward Russian interests. This is something RT freely admits. But does BBC?
  - the_watcher 10y ago
    RT is beyond biased. Your claim, if true, equates all media to propaganda. Biased media is simply not the same as propaganda.
    - tastythrowaway 10y ago
      Secondary and tertiary definitions from MW for propaganda: - the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person - ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect That certainly sounds exactly like the media's behavior in this country to me. [0] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda EDIT: formatting
DanBC 10y ago
> RT is state-funded as is the BBC Is the BBC state funded?
- tastythrowaway 10y ago
  "The BBC is established under a Royal Charter and operates under its Agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Its work is funded principally by an annual television licence fee which is charged to all British households, companies, and organisations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts." [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC
- alasdair_ 10y ago
  Yes, most of their operating funds come from taxation. Technically only people with televisions have to pay.

Chris2048 10y ago

> Why? Simply because "it's Russia?" Yes.

AnimalMuppet 10y ago

No. Simply because it's propaganda. BBC has spent decades earning a reputation for being (mostly) accurate and unbiased. RT has spent at least one decade earning a reputation for being Putin's mouthpiece, and part of his mechanism of control over Russia. The two are not remotely equivalent, despite lapses you can cite at BBC.

tastythrowaway 10y ago
Where is evidence of this 'reputation for being Putin's mouthpiece?' Other than your impassioned assertions? Also, all media is biased. BBC is biased toward Western and UK interests, RT is biased toward Russian interests. This is something RT freely admits. But does BBC?
- the_watcher 10y ago
  RT is beyond biased. Your claim, if true, equates all media to propaganda. Biased media is simply not the same as propaganda.
  - tastythrowaway 10y ago
    Secondary and tertiary definitions from MW for propaganda: - the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person - ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect That certainly sounds exactly like the media's behavior in this country to me. [0] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda EDIT: formatting

DanBC 10y ago

> RT is state-funded as is the BBC Is the BBC state funded?

tastythrowaway 10y ago
"The BBC is established under a Royal Charter and operates under its Agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Its work is funded principally by an annual television licence fee which is charged to all British households, companies, and organisations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts." [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC
alasdair_ 10y ago
Yes, most of their operating funds come from taxation. Technically only people with televisions have to pay.