Western media fraud in the Middle East
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Posted by Lewyn LiReview
I found this an insightful, well-written and timely article on how journalists in the Western media, knowingly or unknowingly, report the news and events in the Middle East and the Arab world mostly from the perspectives of the powerful and the institutionised. In the process, Rosen argues, the Western mainstream media perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions, and justify oppression. Rosen calls into questions the notion of "objectivity" and "neutrality", which are still often cited, sincerely or insincerely, as the goals of Western journalism. One particular relevant and timely example is the dramatic difference in news stories on Osama bin Laden between the Arab and the American media.
Lewyn posted this story.
It is good to be reminded that the world does not revolve around the United States. It is also good to be forced to look at reality in all its complexity and unpleasantness. Nir Rosen has achieved both goals in this article.