Greg Mitchell, whose 2008 book "So Wrong for So Long analyzed the media's failures on Iraq, said he would give the Iran coverage better marks. "I don't see the same level of blindly accepting what the hawks are saying, said Mr. Mitchell, editor of the trade publication Editor & Publisher. "I think the press has learned some lessons.
That's a very low hurdle to clear, and we should hardly be complimenting a performance as shabby as this one.
David Swanson is the author of the new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union" by Seven Stories Press. You can order it and find out when tour will be in your town: http://davidswanson.org/book
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
1
1
1
