The Intercept’s Jeremy Scahill similarly notes that “the talking heads on cable news are almost drooling over the prospect of a ratings-boosting war.”
“With talk of war in Ukraine rising to a fever pitch, U.S. media outlets are once again beating the drums.”
Source: ‘Nothing More Grotesque Than a Media Pushing for War,’ Says Edward Snowden
It is a given that a Coalition government will, rightly or wrongly, promote their credentials on national security. Who could forget Tony Abbott’s ludicrous promise to shirtfront Vladimir Putin. The tough talk might appeal to some but this political posturing has real-life consequences for people.
Source: The drums of hairy chest beating – » The Australian Independent Media Network
Trump signals a “firmer” response to North Korea. Hmmmm
Source: Is Desperate Trump Foreshadowing A Military Strike On North Korea? | Crooks and Liars
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