Criticisms of RT as a propaganda outlet have basis in more than the funding http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/07/another-rt-reporter-quits-in-protest-192399 …
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Replying to @JakeLaperruque
On specific topics. Yes. Could make the same arg abt NYT on similar topics. Is it ownership or content?
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Replying to @emptywheel
Unless you go back to Judith Miller I can't think of instances when NYT has been accused of improperly peddling govt narratives
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Replying to @JakeLaperruque @emptywheel
And if you were thinking of Miller it's a legit criticism, although there seems to be a much higher frequency of problems at RT
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Replying to @JakeLaperruque
At least Judy could claim to be confused by tech issues of aluminum tubes. Not so some crappy Russian fearmongering.
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Replying to @emptywheel
It varies by individual reports/issues but I think the criticism of Trump on RT is legitimate
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Replying to @JakeLaperruque
The criticism for what he said, REGARDLESS of where he said it, is the important part.
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Replying to @emptywheel
Yes, agree thats more important, but POTUS candidate should worry that going on network w/ its record could be misused by Russia
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Replying to @JakeLaperruque
Oh. And Putin is such a chump he wouldn't be able to "misuse" the comments when made on NBC? Really??
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Replying to @emptywheel
Russia has a lot more influence over RT reporting than NBC
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So? Trump has proven he'll say the same whether on NBC or RT.
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