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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBritish Journalist harassed at LAX by CPB agent for being part of the "fake news media"
The demonization of news media when they criticize politicians is creating a culture of hate for journalists.
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British Journalist harassed at LAX by CPB agent for being part of the "fake news media" (Original Post)
ehrnst
Aug 2019
OP
Yep, dictator tactics - suppress the press and intellectuals. Make TPTB the only ones to
RKP5637
Aug 2019
#1
I'm seeing some generalized demonization of the free press here on DU as well. (nt)
ehrnst
Aug 2019
#2
RKP5637
(67,032 posts)1. Yep, dictator tactics - suppress the press and intellectuals. Make TPTB the only ones to
trust. Get a propaganda minister in place, well, we have Twiddle Bee tRump.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)2. I'm seeing some generalized demonization of the free press here on DU as well. (nt)
RKP5637
(67,032 posts)3. That, is very sad. I guess I'm naive, but I never believed Americans could be so easily led into
the bullshit tRump promulgates.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)4. Not just Trump or GOP candidates. (nt)