We don't need an RT, IMO. That is precisely the wrong direction this should go, but that the majority on the pertinent congressional committees seem to want to pursue -- a pro-American propaganda outlet. The only result there would be further loss of credibility.
John Figliozzi > On Dec 14, 2016, at 2:15 AM, Ed Cummings <[email protected]> wrote: > > Maybe a President Trump, who arguably has more direct experience in broadcast > media than any previous U.S. President (Ronald Reagan not withstanding), will > appoint an International Broadcasting CEO to develop a media network similar > to RT (Russia Today) to play catch-up with his pal Putin. RT has been a very > successful propaganda outlet. > > I can envision a President Trump wanting to be a regular face on such > international broadcasts. He's very media-savvy and loves the spotlight. > > Maybe Dan Robinson or Kim Elliott would be interested in doing an SWLfest > talk talk about U.S. state media in a Trump administration. (If they'd dare > ;-) > > -Ed Cummings > > > At 12:45 AM 12/14/2016, Thomas Sundstrom wrote: > >> I was unaware until seeing a story on RT tonight that the US' BBG may be on >> life support. Tucked into a defense spending bill is a provision that the >> Broadcasting Board of Governors would be transformed into a CEO position >> reporting to the President. >> >> http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/defense-bill-would-abolish-bbg-governing-board/161487 >> >> >> I've long thought the BBG lost its way with multiple "voices" and >> administrative units. From my external view of government efficiency ☺ I >> always thought one voice (the VOA) could better serve the world in a >> coordinated, cohesive fashion. If this change comes to pass, perhaps sanity >> will prevail. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown >> above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to > [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown > above. > > For more information on the Fest, visit: > > http://www.swlfest.com > http://swlfest.blogspot.com
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