12-10-2017, 09:15 AM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Originally Posted by bakerman
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Freedom of the press is absolutely essential for any nation valuing democratic rule. Without freedom of the press a nation is nothing but a dictatorship.That said, I have not yet heard anything about what Trump said.
I am no great admirer of Trump but if he thinks he can withhold broadcast licenses just because he does not like what they say, then he is an even bigger fool than I thought.
However, freedom of the press carries with it a responsibility to the public to tell the absolute truth. Over the past several years, in the U.S., a dozen or more top journalists have been caught in out-right lies. Not minor mistakes, mind you, but completely fabricated lies, from beginning to end. If this is what Trump is referring to then that is a completely different matter.
How very naive...wake up sunshine!
12-10-2017, 04:36 PM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Originally Posted by summer
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The British press in particular abuse their freedom, I'm all for the freedom of the press but not to write just any old rubbish worded in such a way as not to be libellous just to sell copy. There should be a proper code of ethics that should be adhered to.
12-10-2017, 04:56 PM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Is there any media that is totally impartial, or should it be replaced by A Ministry of Truth? Which seems to be what some are advocating, can’t we live with a few lies? After all I am sure we can pick out the chaff from the wheat, and we all live with lies on a daily basis.
12-10-2017, 05:01 PM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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Is there any media that is totally impartial, or should it be replaced by A Ministry of Truth? Which seems to be what some are advocating, can’t we live with a few lies? After all I am sure we can pick out the chaff from the wheat, and we all live with lies on a daily basis.
Imagine someone such as Dianne Abbott.. Minister for Truth
12-10-2017, 05:13 PM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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I suspect that this might be future under a Labour Government ruled by the Unions and Momentum.
12-10-2017, 05:43 PM
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Re: How important is the freedom of the Press and News Media?
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Sad indeed, Bakerman, but why did people vote for this arrogant, self obsessed, trashy man ?
Bakerman,
The very last thing I want to do is defend Trump. I am embarrassed by his ridiculous antics. That said, however, we in the U.S. had two choices in the 2016 election, Trump or Hillary Clinton. For many, it was a choice of the lesser of two evils. For reasons too complicated to go into here, many felt that Clinton was a dangerous leftist.
Originally Posted by Fogey
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Bakerman, I've heard elsewhere that America is on the verge of civil war - unbelievable in the 21st century.
Bakerman
In the sense of vast opposing armies fighting it out in the streets, no, I don't see that happening, however, I do foresee an increase in the violence: radical leftists vs. radical right-wing, blacks against continued police brutality and outright murder of blacks, anarchists vs. everyone, and those who favor Bigger Gov't vs. those who want much less Gov't, those who favor open borders and an increase in illegal immigration vs. those who say enough is enough, build the wall , now.
It's a messy, nasty situation.
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