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zeemike

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2. So true.

Reply to spin (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 11, 2014, 03:30 PM

Mar 2014

But I suspect we crossed the Rubicon long ago on a free press.
And no one can pinpoint a single instance that caused it, just small steps for a long time.

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This Is Why We NEED Independent Media [View all] zeemike Mar 2014 OP

In a good functioning representative democracy such as ours it is essential to have a free ... spin Mar 2014 #1

So true. zeemike Mar 2014 #2

Edward R Murrow.... AnneD Mar 2014 #3

I agree. Helen Thomas was a pit bull and I admired her! (n/t) spin Mar 2014 #4

Yes he did. zeemike Mar 2014 #5

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Those of us who pay attention noticed a BIG change in the so called "Independet Progressive Media" bvar22 Mar 2014 #6