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The hyperbolic comparisons between Russia and Vladimir Putin to Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler, as well as constant accusations that anyone who attempts to negotiate with Russia for a peaceful end to the war is engaged in “appeasement,” have cost the world opportunities to de-escalate.
If one believes that Putin is a “madman,” the implication is that meaningful diplomatic negotiations with Russia are impossible.
CNN asks, “Has Russian President Vladimir Putin gone completely mad?” Here’s a better question: Does CNN care whether it’s viewed as an outlet for crude anti-Russian propaganda?
CNN asks, “Has Russian President Vladimir Putin gone completely mad?” Here’s a better question: Does CNN care whether it’s viewed as an outlet for crude anti-Russian propaganda?
When the Washington Post’s David Ignatius writes a column headlined “Putin Steals the CIA’s Playbook on Anti-Soviet Covert Operations,” is that supposed to be a criticism or a compliment?
US intelligence claims about a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border are just that–claims. On NBC Nightly News, however, anchor Brian Williams and Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski not only took these claims as gospel, they used them as the jumping off point for alarmist speculation.
On the show: The New York Times runs an op-ed from a leader of the Venezuelan opposition–but it’s the correction that is most revealing. And right-wing pundit Rich Lowry can’t stand Vladmir Putin’s invasion based on “lies.” But he had a different view of that when he was the one lying about Iraq. Plus the […]
Tracing the “Putin is delusional” storyline. CBS gives viewers an energy expert who just so happens to work for the oil industry. And there’s good economic news: We’re all rich again! Well, not all of us.
In reporting and commentary on Ukraine, the 2008 Russo-Georgian War provides a handy anti-Russian talking point…if you leave out half the story.
Tracing back the story about Vladimir Putin being out of touch reality, one journalist sees it as a prime example of how media outlets can “become a megaphone for propaganda.”
This week: US media go into overdrive over Russia/Ukraine, painting the conflict as proof that Barack Obama isn’t feared enough. Plus pundits laugh at Putin’s delusion–but what about John Kerry’s? And a big anti-Keystone XL rally at the White House hardly makes the news. Watch:
Media are suggesting that Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s defense of his actions in Ukraine suggests he is delusional. But what do they call it when US leaders appear unable to remember US invasions of other countries?
Pundits worry about US ‘prestige’ and the weakness of Barack Obama.
Newsweek has a feature called “My Favorite Mistake,” where a famous person talks about something they’ve done wrong.https://fair.org/blog/wp-admin/edit.php This week (7/24/11) it’s former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The mistake she cited was when she wore the wrong pin to a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and then said something critical about his Chechnya […]
