questionmark Posted October 20, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Press freedom has improved in the United States in the last year and the country jumped 20 places to No. 20 on a 2009 international ranking by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released on Tuesday.The media watchdog said the assumption of the presidency by Barack Obama in January brought a new approach in Washington after eight years under President George W. Bush, while some European countries fell in the group's Press Freedom Index. Read more... I related news: European countries hold the top 13 spots, led by Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden. France fell eight spots to No. 43, Slovakia dropped 37 places to No. 44 and Italy fell five spots to No. 49. (same source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudo Intellectual Posted October 20, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Press freedom? Freedom to do what, exactly? Freedom to be completely biased, freedom to openly support leftist people, groups and causes, freedom to call millions of ordinary Americans a bunch of bitter, angry, unAmerican, fear-mongering, Nazi "tea-baggers"? I know, I know, I'm talking about the mainstream media, not the "press" in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ufo Believer Posted October 20, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2009 That's bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted October 20, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hmmmmm... try telling this reporter that press freedom has improved while they turn off his mic after questioning Al Gore on errors in his film An Unconvenient Truth Former Vice President Al Gore who never allows journalists questions was giving his first Q & A in 4 years. The results were surprising and alarming for the future of journalism. Have a look: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted October 20, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Does that answer any doubts..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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