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The US press lately was a propaganda instrument for the war machine. See the NYTimes. Then this: 'As of February 12, 2014, the United States is ranked 46th in
by lispm 11y ago
The US press lately was a propaganda instrument for the war machine. See the NYTimes.
Then this:
'As of February 12, 2014, the United States is ranked 46th in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index.'
- hackuser 11y agoIt's not at all my impression of the NY Times, and I read it often. Certainly they print some things supporting the 'war machine' and sometimes print unofficial government statements without challenging them enough (in the same article), but I would bet they also print plenty of articles that challenge the 'war machine', I would bet as much or more than any other major publication. The articles they printed by Judith Miller before the Iraq War are unforgivable, however.
- stefantalpalaru 11y agoThis New York Times? http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/aug/29/correspondence-collusion-new-york-times-cia http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/aug/29/corresp...
- hackuser 11y agoThat's very interesting, thank you. Looking at the original emails,[1] it seems legitimate to me. The CIA seemed to want to know if something classified was being leaked. I expect and hope any publication would make careful, informed decisions about releasing information that potentially could harm people. [1] http://www.scribd.com/doc/104180865/Advance-Maureen-Dowd-Piece#page=42 http://www.scribd.com/doc/104180865/Advance-Maureen-Dowd-Pie...