I can clearly recall the Falklands War, and the media jockeying.
The Argentine Official State Peoples’ News Agency (whatever they called it) woudl post wild casualty reports, manic accusations of atrocities, and lies worthy of Baghdad Bob.
Then, on came the BBC correspondent, who simply read the report in a polished Cambridge accent, his delivery dripping with utter integrity, and contempt for the enemy screed.
How they have fallen. I am totally dissapointed in them.
I’d want a refund, were I a Brit.
There is no logical reason for the BBC to change. None. They STILL get fees from taxpayers. When their livelihood is threatened, then MAYBE they will get enlightenment. Not before. They will give lip service and go right back to same old same old. Pardon me, maybe they’ll get a bit better about covering it up is all. Its what you publish and what you don’t publish as much as how you say what you do. For example, we continue to get “reporting” about how bad the US economy is. BS, this is about as good as it gets, folks. Even with the recent excitement on Wall Street. Same in the UK.
The BBC is Britain’s NY Times...the supposedly respectable news establishment that’s destroying their country more every day, and proud of it.
They wake to their impending extinction. Feh.
Jeez, hasn't been impartial for decades, they just don't try and hide it any more.
Nope. They're all starting to chant "what's so great about being impartial?" All of the dinosaur media is starting to make noises about how having a "point of view" (never a bias) is required of reporters.
Self justification for their acts is part of their delusion.