2006-12-07 13:48:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No. In fact, it's precisely the opposite. The only way to make the government accountable for its stupid mistakes, including ineffective and disastrous wars, is to expose their mistakes for all to see.
2006-12-07 13:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.
Oscar Wilde
By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.
Oscar Wilde
War is the continuation of politics by other means.
Karl Von Clausewitz
2006-12-07 14:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all the "nos" because wars were going on long before there were journalists buggering about.
And yes, there is a point about the news people keeping people like Bush and Blair accountable.
Well, my tuppence worth!
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
2006-12-07 14:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they need to. People are pretty much going along as normal and have very little if any interest in the people who are dieing over there. I don't see them losing any sleep over it.
2006-12-07 13:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are already lying to be able to stay in Iran,and the other middle est countries...they write what that govement want to make everyone hate this country,people,and president
go to this web site find out for yourself
http://www.americancongressfortruth.org/
2006-12-07 13:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its worth a try...certainly couldnt hurt matters any
2006-12-07 13:55:29 · answer #6 · answered by TTerrell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2006-12-07 13:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by Piguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋