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What I find interesting is how the story is framed. In particular why do articles about corruption in the US (and other first world countries), never feature th
by lumberjack 6y ago
What I find interesting is how the story is framed. In particular why do articles about corruption in the US (and other first world countries), never feature the word "corruption" explicitly? It is implied that there is corruption but it is never explicitly stated.
If this article was about some less developed country, the word would appear endlessly throughout the text.
Seems like western journalists have bias when it comes to using that word.
- fedorareis 6y agoMy guess is to avoid risk of defamation lawsuits. I know in the states a lot of publications are careful how the phrase things to avoid even the risk of a lawsuit regardless of if it would be a legitimate claim.
- arrosenberg 6y agoThe oligarchs who own the media companies don't want to offend their friends.