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In reply to the discussion: GUARDIAN Editorial: "It Is NOT The Role Of Politicians To Determine The Limits Of Public Discussion" [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)13. Excellent. They went too far this time. That's always what Authoritarians do. They get so drunk
on power they can't stop and sooner or later even the most apathetic individuals begin to wake up.
Maybe now the media will begin to stand up, take a lesson in courage from the Whistle Blowers, join forces and go all out to do the opposite of what all the intimidation was intended to do. And they will have massive support from the people if they do that.
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GUARDIAN Editorial: "It Is NOT The Role Of Politicians To Determine The Limits Of Public Discussion" [View all]
kpete
Aug 2013
OP
"It is not the role of politicians or civil servants to determine the limits of public discussion"
kentuck
Aug 2013
#5
I often find the Brits tend to use more photos and graphics in their articles. ...
spin
Aug 2013
#38
Excellent. They went too far this time. That's always what Authoritarians do. They get so drunk
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#13
The Guardian - serious journalism, as opposed to bimbo-fed infotainment stateside.
closeupready
Aug 2013
#44