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re: Meat Loaf And The Politicians

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steven_stuart 03:33 am UTC 12/08/10
In reply to: re: Meat Loaf And The Politicians - ricgough 01:12 pm UTC 12/05/10

> Yeah I was a little confused by that, but on consideration
> felt that he was perhaps trying to explain the concept of
> verisimiltude (see link)and its role in media
> representation in laymens terms - which can't be easy in
> that sort of soundbyte-rich media environment.

That's interesting. Thanks for the link.

> I can see how it applies to the cultivation of reputation
> - if something is easier to believe than the truth then it
> will be - but struggle to see how it applies to the
> wikileaks thing.

I'll have to watch the video again. How does he try to connect that statement to the WikiLeaks thing?

> I have to say that I'd rather know an unpalatable truth
> rather than be left in the dark, so I'm generally for
> disclosure, though still feel there is an element of
> responsibility on the part of those doing so for the
> potential consequences in certain situations.
> Whistleblowers need to be more accountable than the
> organisations they are exposing. I'm not sure Assange is.

Some people hate Assange and others are rushing to his defence. I think the politicians with Meat surprised by his choice of what action he would like to take against Assange - cutting off his toes.


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