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In reply to the discussion: The AP scandal *is* serious [View all]JustAnotherGen
(38,074 posts)Here's the thing. . .
There are many Americans - myself included that are hostile to the press. We have been lied about by the press for sport (think black Americans). Lied to. We watched the press go right along with Iraq. We turned our eyes away from images of Saddam Hussein being hung - as reported by the American Press.
Since 2002/2003 I've used my foreign language skills to read foreign press. I admit - I read and watch Al Jazeera.
I'm not going to get upset until I see that they asked for the phone logs from Government officials to the foreign press.
And I fully admit - It's Partisan. Because it seems like the American press only cares because now they aren't in on the scam. Not ALL (not attacking you
- there's been enough of that for you expressing an opinion) - but the vast majority of the press tells us only what sells advertising.
Not sure if I'm being clear as its early and I'm only half way through my coffee . . . But you are making a case to in some instances (mine) to people who have zero trust in the American media. IE if there was someone in the media that deliberately leaked classified information that could have put my family members on active duty in the military in a grave . . Then I want that asshole's name right out there with the DOJ.
When the press gives us the entire back story - I will bend a little.
Now - can you tell us who in the press put us at risk so the DOJ thought this would ever be a good idea?