MB Civic

Glenn ..

Ever since publication of [Hastings’] new article [that exposed how Lt. Gen. William Caldwell] .. “illegally ordered a team of soldiers specializing in ‘psychological operations’ to manipulate visiting American senators into providing more troops and funding for the war” .. military-subservient “reporters” have disseminated personal attacks on Hastings and his journalism as well as on [whistleblower Lt. Col. Michael] Holmes and his claims, all while inexcusably granting anonymity to the military leaders launching those attacks and uncritically repeating them. As usual, anyone who makes powerful government or military leaders look bad — by reporting the truth — becomes the target of character assassination, and the weapon of choice are the loyal, vapid media stars who will uncritically repeat whatever powerful officials say all while shielding them from accountability through the use of anonymity

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