Is that not too long ago, this would have happened behind the scenes and we would never know about it.
How many times has AP & Reuters decided to “manage” the news in such a way to steer a story without our knowledge?
If you never understood why the internet is so important, and so HATED by those in power or who want power, this is exactly why.
BTW AP if your guidelines are the lead story on memeorandum, you are doing something wrong
Update: Doug Powers wants suggestions.
Update 2: Orwellian yes, also likely business as usual.
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Many years ago I was (very incidentally) “behind the scenes” of a news story, reported locally for weeks. I saw first hand how loose the press was with facts. How they were marshalling facts to match their agenda.
Still, it’s nice to start collecting actual proof of it.
cheers