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"Actual journalists" as government spokespeople

New documents obtained by the ACLU shed more light on the U.S. torture regime and how "actual journalism" works.

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  • Wednesday, May 14, 2008 09:55 AM

    Revenge of the Nerds III: Nerds in Journalism

    What's funny is that in Revenge of the Nerds, when the Nerds finally took over the Greek Council, they preached non-violence and inclusiveness.

    When these Nerds took over our National Press, they simply became war-mongerers themselves.

    Joe Klein should be completely discredited. He should get a job reporting on the horse races in Florida. At least that way, he can be right once in awhile.

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