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Friday, November 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned

The Times' Editorial Page blames the Bush administration for "blessing" the military coup against Hugo Chavez without mentioning that it did the same. Why does that matter?

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  • Friday, November 28, 2008 07:09 AM

    ... when influential outlets such as the Times Editorial Page try to erase their own responsibility for events ...

    Truer words can not be spoken.

    Bush II was a disaster and deserves to be put in the dock as was done to Saddam. However, both parties and the influential mainstream media egged him on and are partners in the crimes. If I recall correctly, we put to death some German media people after WWII for cheer leading Hitler and the war.

    Does freedom of the press mean that no one can be held liable for participating in war crimes via offering aid, comfort, support and being a propaganda outlet for the current administration?

    They can just f'ing walk?

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