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David Avenell's avatar

It could be argued that if she had any compassion, any empathy or any sense of honour, she would quit. But if Ward stays with CNN and continues to push the boundaries further, she might win some brownie points.

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russian_bot's avatar

Her being allowed to go there and do this kind of reporting to begin with was already predicated on her nose colored dark brown.

Now she earned more rewards. I'll leave it to people's imagination what kind and to what extent.

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David Avenell's avatar

There remains the tactic of fight back from within and any ally is an asset. For me, the jury's still out.

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russian_bot's avatar

That's what they'll claim if and when convenient. The principled thing would be to quit. Or better yet, tell the truth and get fired.

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David Avenell's avatar

Who are these 'they' you speak of? CNN? They won't find it convenient until we break into the MSM. Caitlin has been writing for yonks about the propaganda machine and the spin mill and no matter what is published in indie media, it won't overcome that. the best chance to find a chink in the armour might be from the inside.

If CNN shuts Ward down, she has two choices: resign or sell out.

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russian_bot's avatar

I speak of Ward type.

Unless I misunderstood you presented her as some sort of a rebel, doing a fine-tuned job being undercover, exposing the empire. I don't think that at all. She ensures wool is kept over the public's eyes.

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gypsy33's avatar

IsraHellis are “killed”.

Palestinians merely “die”.

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David Avenell's avatar

No Botty, I'm not presenting anybody as anything. I don't watch CNN and I haven't followed Wards' career. I'm simply suggesting one possibility.

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pretzelattack's avatar

i see no evidence she is toning down her report to pass muster. i think she is pushing the new company line.

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Adelle's avatar

Can you ellaborate?

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David Avenell's avatar

I'm not sure what's to elaborate, but Ward may have just have been following company orders in attempt to improve the public image of CNN and the MSM ( More and more people are gradually becoming aware of the propaganda and outright bullshit from biased and corrupt media ) and perhaps they feel the need for some favourable PR.

Or, Ward might be genuine and feel that if one person can start chipping away at the B.S. from the billionaire corporate class and their servants others might follow.

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Adelle's avatar

The reasons do not matter. They are improving.

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David Avenell's avatar

I suppose we can only surmise as to Wards motivation. I would like to think she has a conscience and wants to be a real journalist, but whatever the reasons, her report might encourage others to grow a backbone and stick their heads above the parapet.

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