Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy

Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy

Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy

This just in: The Pentagon offers yet another lesson in democracy. Just don’t look for any bylines.

Calvin Trillin
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Democracy’s the only way.
That’s what we’re giving US aid for.
It’s great to have a press that’s free,
But better if it’s bought and paid for.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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