Retired general, NBC News analyst and industry consultant Barry McCaffrey is a prime example of "a deeply opaque world," where "privileged access to senior government officials" and "war commentary can fit hand in glove with undisclosed commercial interests," writes New York Times reporter David Barstow. Full Story »
Posted by Gregory Kruse
Farsetta takes Barstow's article and builds upon it with more information. The NBC lack of ethics is astounding, but not surprising when you remember NBC is pro-war.
This is quality journalism for many reasons. It is well written and thorough. It is well linked and makes extensive reference to the history of the story. It is a crucial subject, and its tone is urgent without being strident. Finally, it is about journalism in these times when the threat to good journalism is mounting.
Unless writers such as Diane Farsetta, David Barstow, and Glenn Greenwald are read, and such organizations as the Center for Media and Democracy, FAIR, and Brave New Foundation are supported, I expect ever greater consolidation of the military, the corporations, the government, and the media. There is no way for democracy to survive in that environment.
important and under reported look at ongoing crime of propaganda conspiracy D of J, NBC, GE. i'm not sure if it is investigative ...better a recap of crimes reported on other sources.
propaganda pundits and warmongers running the media and the government, smells like 1984.... I keep dreaming of change and writing ....NBC....my congress folk, and change.gov
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