Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Vinnie From Indy

(10,820 posts)
Tue Mar 19, 2013, 05:27 PM Mar 2013

A reminder of SOME of those media figures that brought us the Iraq War

and whose hands are drenched in blood. Not a single one has paid a price for their pushing these lies onto America.

Where Are The Media's Iraq War Boosters 10 Years Later?
ERIC HANANOKI

On the tenth anniversary of the American-led invasion of Iraq, Media Matters looks back at the work of some of the media's most prominent pro-war voices. Instead of facing consequences for backing the invasion based on information that turned out to be false and criticizing war opponents, many of these media figures continue to hold positions of influence and continue to provide foreign policy reporting and commentary.
Fred Barnes

Richard Cohen

Thomas Friedman

Paul Gigot / Wall Street Journal Editorial Page

Sean Hannity

Stephen Hayes

Fred Hiatt / Washington Post Editorial Page

Bill Keller

Charles Krauthammer

Bill Kristol

Judith Miller

Joe Scarborough


More at:
http://www.mediamatters.org/research/2013/03/19/where-are-the-medias-iraq-war-boosters-10-years/193117

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A reminder of SOME of those media figures that brought us the Iraq War (Original Post) Vinnie From Indy Mar 2013 OP
CNN, Fox News, MSNBC , the same ones which brought about the Bush Presidency JI7 Mar 2013 #1

JI7

(89,244 posts)
1. CNN, Fox News, MSNBC , the same ones which brought about the Bush Presidency
Tue Mar 19, 2013, 05:32 PM
Mar 2013

and attacked Gore in 2000.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»A reminder of SOME of tho...