reply to post by nOraKat
I think they're more sensational, and very Pro-Russian interest biased. I've watched RT plenty of times, and I've always felt like it was straight
up propaganda, although very interesting propaganda at that. It's sometimes neat to see the world from a perspective rather than our own.
Like any other media outlet, I'd take it for what is, mass media. I wouldn't put tons of trust in every word though. But then again, it's all a
matter of figuring out what you want to hold as the best outlet really. Some people swear by CNN, others by Fox, and others by NBC.
Is RT (Russia Today - cable news network) a legitimate non-propaganda news network?, page 1
Topic started on 4-6-2012 @ 07:52 PM by nOraKat
I am wondering if anybody may have any insight on this?
RT claims to be a truth telling, non propaganda news station.
I must admit, they have aired many things and talked about many topics that the other news stations would never dare to touch. .. many revealing things. They speak frankly about the US government and their deceptive propaganda.
They are covering the whole charade with Julian Assange (from Wikileaks) and his sexual assault charges to extradite him to Sweden.
They even gave him his own show on RT with full control over it's production.
You would never hear any of this stuff on CNN or other stations.
However when it comes to their coverage of Syria, they do not sound much different from other news outlets.
So now I am confused. Could this be another propaganda station in disguise?
I figure they would find out about the recent blatant disinformation aired by CNN about the child massacre in Syria and air a piece about it, but this has not occurred. Also many other important things seem to be left out.
So if anybody has anymore insight into this television news network in regards to the above, it would be much appreciated. Would be interested in hearing other people's opinions.
They are listed as an ANO - Autonomous non-profit organization in Russia.
rt.com...
RT claims to be a truth telling, non propaganda news station.
I must admit, they have aired many things and talked about many topics that the other news stations would never dare to touch. .. many revealing things. They speak frankly about the US government and their deceptive propaganda.
They are covering the whole charade with Julian Assange (from Wikileaks) and his sexual assault charges to extradite him to Sweden.
They even gave him his own show on RT with full control over it's production.
You would never hear any of this stuff on CNN or other stations.
However when it comes to their coverage of Syria, they do not sound much different from other news outlets.
So now I am confused. Could this be another propaganda station in disguise?
I figure they would find out about the recent blatant disinformation aired by CNN about the child massacre in Syria and air a piece about it, but this has not occurred. Also many other important things seem to be left out.
So if anybody has anymore insight into this television news network in regards to the above, it would be much appreciated. Would be interested in hearing other people's opinions.
They are listed as an ANO - Autonomous non-profit organization in Russia.
rt.com...
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reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:13 PM by LightSpeedDriver
reply to post by nOraKat
I remember at least one thread on here detailing their manipulation of some of the Occupy scenes so in answer to your question, I think the answer must be a "No". I can't find the thread but it involved "The School" footage and the corralling on the street where they pepper sprayed a girl or two in the face. Some people appeared to be making hand-signals to the cameras so they knew when to start filming. That was the postulation of the OP in any case and he/she seemed to make a fairly good case for it.
ETA And is it just me that finds it strange (curious strange, not creepy strange) that Russia has an English language channel that reports mainly about events outside Russia? What is in it for them?
The BBC does world and British news, CNN does world and US news, Al Jazeera does world and Middle Eastern news, RT does pretty much just world news....
ETA2 Phew, it's not just me, the poster below me expresses the same sentiment, but better.
I remember at least one thread on here detailing their manipulation of some of the Occupy scenes so in answer to your question, I think the answer must be a "No". I can't find the thread but it involved "The School" footage and the corralling on the street where they pepper sprayed a girl or two in the face. Some people appeared to be making hand-signals to the cameras so they knew when to start filming. That was the postulation of the OP in any case and he/she seemed to make a fairly good case for it.
ETA And is it just me that finds it strange (curious strange, not creepy strange) that Russia has an English language channel that reports mainly about events outside Russia? What is in it for them?
The BBC does world and British news, CNN does world and US news, Al Jazeera does world and Middle Eastern news, RT does pretty much just world news....
edit on 4/6/12 by LightSpeedDriver because: ETA
ETA2 Phew, it's not just me, the poster below me expresses the same sentiment, but better.
edit on 4/6/12 by LightSpeedDriver because:
ETA2
reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:19 PM by Domo1
reply to post by SLAYER69
Completely agree. Get a story from RT and a few others, you may start zeroing in on the truth.
Completely agree. Get a story from RT and a few others, you may start zeroing in on the truth.
reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:23 PM by v1rtu0s0
reply to post by SLAYER69
Yes, but what does Russia's internal affair's matter to us? If they are exposing corruption here, and we know they're covering up what goes on in Russia, just use another source for information when it comes to Russia. No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Yes, but what does Russia's internal affair's matter to us? If they are exposing corruption here, and we know they're covering up what goes on in Russia, just use another source for information when it comes to Russia. No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:31 PM by jefwane
I totally agree that RT is often sensationalist and one must always remember that there is a distinct posibility that what you see may be influenced
by a foreign interest. I view RT and Al-Jazeera pretty similarly. I understand that they might have an agenda beyond simple reporting of events. One
thing about both that earned my respect while the MSM lost it, is the lack of fluff you see on their programs. No celebrity news or petty crime stuff.
Also I've found that RT actually let's their guests talk without interrupting.
If the MSM had the credibility that it had fifteen or twenty years ago, no one would care what either had to say. I've watched RT and Al-J slowly build their credibility as the MSM pissed it away. I blame the consolidation of a once much more vibrant international press corps into the hands of only a few entities along with an apathetic public that cares more about some pop culture phenom or mom kills kid case than issues of public importance.
So I guess I believe that RT is a legitimate network. I can't say it doesn't at times participate in propaganda, it's bias does show at times however but not much worse than Fox or MSNBC do to their respective constituencies.
Oh, and lest I forget, the female talent at RT is SMOKING HOT. There are some true Weapons of Mass Distraction there. Here's a Capital Accounts interview done with an economic blogger I read pretty regularly. I couldn't follow any of the guests on there because of well just watch.
www.youtube.com...
If the MSM had the credibility that it had fifteen or twenty years ago, no one would care what either had to say. I've watched RT and Al-J slowly build their credibility as the MSM pissed it away. I blame the consolidation of a once much more vibrant international press corps into the hands of only a few entities along with an apathetic public that cares more about some pop culture phenom or mom kills kid case than issues of public importance.
So I guess I believe that RT is a legitimate network. I can't say it doesn't at times participate in propaganda, it's bias does show at times however but not much worse than Fox or MSNBC do to their respective constituencies.
Oh, and lest I forget, the female talent at RT is SMOKING HOT. There are some true Weapons of Mass Distraction there. Here's a Capital Accounts interview done with an economic blogger I read pretty regularly. I couldn't follow any of the guests on there because of well just watch.
www.youtube.com...
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reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:33 PM by SLAYER69
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
You'll admit they exclusively report on others dirt {Which is fine} while completely ignoring their own crap and still sit there and believe they are more balanced, fair and less bias?
You'll admit they exclusively report on others dirt {Which is fine} while completely ignoring their own crap and still sit there and believe they are more balanced, fair and less bias?
reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:37 PM by SLAYER69
Originally posted by v1rtu0s0
reply to post by SLAYER69
Yes, but what does Russia's internal affair's matter to us?
Conversely
What does US internal affair's matter to the Russians and the world? Yet, they are obsessed with showing exactly that.
So,
"Is RT (Russia Today - cable news network) a legitimate non-propaganda news network?"
No
slayer that slayed me.reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:48 PM by v1rtu0s0
Originally posted by SLAYER69
reply to post by v1rtu0s0
You'll admit they exclusively report on others dirt {Which is fine} while completely ignoring their own crap and still sit there and believe they are more balanced, fair and less bias?
They're less biased when it comes to reporting our current events because they are trying to expose the corruption in our country with the goal of making the government look bad. This has the side effect of informing the population of said corruption.
So yes, in some regards they are less biased.
reply posted on 4-6-2012 @ 08:50 PM by v1rtu0s0
Originally posted by SLAYER69
Originally posted by v1rtu0s0
reply to post by SLAYER69
Yes, but what does Russia's internal affair's matter to us?
Conversely
What does US internal affair's matter to the Russians and the world? Yet, they are obsessed with showing exactly that.
So,
"Is RT (Russia Today - cable news network) a legitimate non-propaganda news network?"
No
Right. Every network is spreading some form of propaganda. By definition everyone is dissemenating information with an agenda of some sort. But if you understand that agenda, and use it to your own benefit, then disinfo can become valueable information.
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