Compilation video turns US media “news reports” of XL pipeline job estimates into hilarious mockery
Lying continues to be as American as apple pie
No 563 Posted by fw September 5, 2012
With news reporting like that featured in the video below, is it any wonder that so many Americans are so grossly misinformed? To cite Churchill’s famous quote — with one word added:
“The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average American voter.”
Anyway, watch this short video.
To Infinity and Beyond: Keystone XL Jobs Claims Spill All over the Map, Uploaded by mediamatters4america on Jan 19, 2012.
Conservative media, led by Fox News, have struggled to get on the same page regarding the number of jobs that could be created by TransCanada Corporation’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Their figures rely on industry-funded studies, and at times even overstate those estimates. While the pipeline would provide some temporary construction jobs, it would not have a significant or lasting impact on employment in the U.S.
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- Lying: As American as Apple Pie by “Uncle Bill” Warner, Progressive Writers’ Bloc, [no date] — “Nobody really expects truth out of Washington. Heck, we even applaud the creation of the OSI (Office of Strategic Information) recently set up to spread lies (now called ‘disinformation’). I think having a Department of Lies is just as important as having a War Department. The goal of confusing the American People is worth it. Why do we need to know the truth anyhow? We all know that the profession of spreading lies and hate on the radio, TV and in print is harmless… don’t they all do it? There are books and books out there disproving lie after lie from Ronald Reagan, Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and George Bush. Who cares? They are all helping keep us a proud and free country. Don’t call it fraud..That’s America! Get used to it!”
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