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While I agree with the gist of the story, consider the source: RT is a news agency funded and controlled by the Russian government. They've been rather vocal ab
by runjake 13y ago
While I agree with the gist of the story, consider the source: RT is a news agency funded and controlled by the Russian government. They've been rather vocal about the NSA scandal as of late, but not for altruist reasons.
It's important to keep those facts in perspective.
- tjr 13y agoI'm not sure how relevant that is; most of what we hear here is Richard, and he's not saying anything on RT that he wouldn't say anywhere else.
- gregsq 13y agoRT has some interesting interviews. Even Hillary Clinton found it impressive in respect of a state informational apparatus. [1] Many Americans are interviewed here and there, and the Kaiser Report is economic entertainment, with an analytic edge to it. Just ignore the spin and you'll be fine. 1. http://rt.com/news/information-war-media-us/ http://rt.com/news/information-war-media-us/
- Zigurd 13y agoCan you find anything as creepy as this http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/07/13/edward-snowden-come-on-home/ http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/07/13/edward-snowden-come-on-home/ on RT?
- thenewkid 13y agoWhat proof do you have that the Russian government controls RT? Are you suggesting that any organization which receives state funding of some sort is controlled by the state?