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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Chicago Hypocrisy on Segregation
In a message dated 12/3/00 8:41:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, Csubstance@AOL.COM writes: << When they spin the news like this, it's not an accident but a question of policy. >> Hi, all-- This trenchant little sentence here reflects George's long journalistic experience in distinguishing between reality and illusion, otherwise known as propaganda. It's something we should all keep in mind as we read corporate rags like the Boston Globe, NYT, etc. The media have policy goals consistent with the goals of their corporate owners, and they edit and report "the news" to present an edited view of reality which supports their policy goals. Dave Stratman Editor, New Democracy www.newdemocracyworld.org 5 Burr Street Boston, MA 02130 (617)524-4073 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ARN-L list, send command SIGNOFF ARN-L to LISTSERV@LISTS.CUA.EDU.
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