If we take Bernstein at his word (and there's no reason not to), basically all the US media has secretly cooperated with the CIA. Is there any reason to think this isn't going on right now? I mean, google "ken dilanian cia" for a good time. Then think: Dilanian is still a working journalist.
How is this congruent with a free press? Surely this willingness to cooperate with a spy agency that has done some very bad things over the years spills over to other areas. Am I supposed to believe that all these media cover current politics objectively, if they've enthusiastically cooperated with the CIA in the past?
How is this congruent with a free press? Surely this willingness to cooperate with a spy agency that has done some very bad things over the years spills over to other areas. Am I supposed to believe that all these media cover current politics objectively, if they've enthusiastically cooperated with the CIA in the past?