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Russert, like Cramer, when exposed as complicit in the dissemination of misinformation, attempted to portray himself as an innocent victim, as did New York Times reporter Judy Miller, who, along with her colleague Michael Gordon, worked largely as stenographers for the Bush White House during the propaganda campaign to invade Iraq. Once the adminis
... See moreChris Hedges • Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle
The Post ends up publishing an embarrassing editor’s note. It reads, in part: A number of those [websites on PropOrNot’s Russia propaganda list] have objected to being included on PropOrNot’s list, and some of the sites, as well as others not on the list, have publicly challenged the group’s methodology and conclusions. The Post, which did not name
... See moreSharyl Attkisson • The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
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Think about it. Party officials can count on certain reporters to “play ball.” News reporters send yet-to-be-published work to party and government officials for input and approval. That makes some news organizations not terribly different from propaganda outlets.