While it’s quite true that its global news service is really and absolutely nothing but Giant Pro-War Dross Bollocks it’s also true that the BBC can – like its documentaries – occasionally pinch out dramas that are of an unparalleled worldwide standard. These are some such dramas. “House of Cards”, […]
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This film explores the evolution of propaganda and public relations in the United States, with an emphasis on the “elitist theory of democracy” and the relationship between war, propaganda and class. This film is designed both as an introduction to the concept of psychological warfare by governments against their citizens, […]
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There was a time, not too long ago (relatively speaking), that governments and the groups of elites that controlled them did not find it necessary to conscript themselves into wars of disinformation. Propaganda was relatively straightforward. The lies were much simpler. The control of information flow was easily directed. […]
These are the deleted scenes from the New Zealand Defence documentary project – currently used by ‘our boys’ at the Trentham military officer college to help clue them up on why they have the job that they have. Seventeen independent commentators discuss defence issues and present informed opinions on the […]
[ … and why ? Because 11 years ago – the first casualty of war was Truth. And now the chickens are finally coming home to roost. ] CNN ratings continue their epic decline as the once credible news station has turned into a government parroting infotainment channel. . Read […]
English journalist and filmmaker Lizzie Phelan addresses the web of lies and bullshit regarding Syria spun by the mainstream media in the west as well as by a number of Arab broadcasters, including Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs_SrPlQ4ac .
Imagine an Internet without censorship, an Internet built out of like-minded peers and secure connections. Born out of the r/darknetplan Reddit community’s dream of developing a truly free Internet, Project Meshnet may sound like something straight out of a science-fiction novel but it’s actually an idea that is slowly coalescing […]
Documentary information at source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NMr2VrhmFI .
[ It’s true. I used to work there. is not a state broadcaster. It is a crown owned corporation – and an ailing cash cow. Ad revenue comes first – using the deeply flawed ‘ratings’ system – the flaws of which are passed on to ad agencies – which are […]