The MSM and the U.S. Military---A Study in Contrasts
An executive makes embarassing off-the-cuff remarks during a public forum.
Is is better to:
a.) Pretend the remarks never occurred, accuse critics of partisanship, and hope the whole thing goes away or
b.) Acknowledge the error and take immediate action to sanction the executive in question
The United States military, often derided in the media as being unaccountable to the public, chose option b.
The mainstream media, represented by the flagship 24-hour news stations CNN, chose option a.
If there are any lingering questions as to why soldiers are among the most respected professionals in America, while journalists are among the least, this should answer them.
Is is better to:
a.) Pretend the remarks never occurred, accuse critics of partisanship, and hope the whole thing goes away or
b.) Acknowledge the error and take immediate action to sanction the executive in question
The United States military, often derided in the media as being unaccountable to the public, chose option b.
The mainstream media, represented by the flagship 24-hour news stations CNN, chose option a.
If there are any lingering questions as to why soldiers are among the most respected professionals in America, while journalists are among the least, this should answer them.
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