That tweet (by @paulg) may encapsulate the tech industry's cheerleader view of journalism better than anything I've seen.https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/909115013255774208 …
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You mean the preceding one? If you'd said yes, that's one role, and here's another, I would have agreed with you.
Yes, that is what I said. Here's a screenshot:pic.twitter.com/1FcHnC7h4U
OK, that's closer, but speaking truth to power is more than pointing out the abuses of power. Many roles for journalism; those are 2.
Questioning power and afflicting the comfortable are key parts of journalism. Has been since the days of Ida Tarbell and Ida B. Wells.
If you're going to troll, try harder.
Your mind-reading skills also need improvement.
Paul, you said it's "not the role"... it absolutely is part of the role. we in fact just two weeks ago said this. http://www.politico.com/media/tipsheets/morning-media/2017/09/06/dissecting-daca-press-trade-group-takes-on-nra-murdoch-rallies-the-troops-001342 …pic.twitter.com/nnlUup9jSY
The only agenda for journalism is to report the facts. The facts have to lead to a question of behaviour of those in power. Cart b4 horse.
No kidding. Journalists occasionally question power, WHEN THEY REPORT FSCTS THAT SHOW POWER IS BEING ABUSED, you pinheads.
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