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The press; a few loose ends
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- Saturday 29th August 2009
1) Is it really reporting if it’s just repeating?
2) Is it really reporting if you’re repeating an out-and-out lie?
3) The Pentagon is profiling reporters based on how how complimentary their writing is. That, of course, is why we fight for the Constitution. Not exactly a free press, more of… a nice press.
Ernie Pyle is turning over in his grave.
4) Is it really reporting if your brain dead “news” organization encourages violence for the cameras?
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