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Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:00 AM

The ongoing disgrace of NBC News and Brian Williams

Another story from the NYT further exposes the corruption of NBC's reliance on Gen. Barry McCaffrey as an "independent military analyst."

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  • Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:41 AM

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    As we review the actions of NBC and GE in this matter, it is wise to ask ourselves one thing.

    Who are the neoconservatives?

    The movement is not confined to political figures - Bush, Cheney, et al are not the only devotees to this viewpoint.

    Many corporate heads, from Fox's Rupert Murdock to GE's Robert Immelt are true believers, and have interests in the status quo far beyond the profit angle.

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