Strike 5,186 Posted February 1 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-pentagon-says-it-will-rotate-out-some-media-offices-2025-02-01/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 300 Posted February 1 So much for free speech and combating censorship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 324 Posted February 1 1 minute ago, Death said: So much for free speech and combating censorship. Do you need someone to read the article to you? It's a rotation of different media outlets. The four moving out are full members of the Pentagon Press Corps. But OMG let's flip out. "To be clear, the outlets that vacate the spaces loaned them by the Secretary (of Defense) will remain full members of the Pentagon Press Corps," John Ullyot, acting assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs. "The only change will be giving up their physical work spaces in the building to allow new outlets to have their turn to become resident members of the Pentagon Press Corps." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 300 Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, CaptainObvious1 said: Do you need someone to read the article to you? It's a rotation of different media outlets. The four moving out are full members of the Pentagon Press Corps. But OMG let's flip out. "To be clear, the outlets that vacate the spaces loaned them by the Secretary (of Defense) will remain full members of the Pentagon Press Corps," John Ullyot, acting assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs. "The only change will be giving up their physical work spaces in the building to allow new outlets to have their turn to become resident members of the Pentagon Press Corps." Quote The memo on a "New Annual Media Rotation Program" said it would also remove National Public Radio, Comcast Corp-owned NBC News (CMCSA.O), opens new tab and Politico, which must vacate their spaces by Feb. 14. In their place, it would give dedicated office space to the New York Post, One America News Network, Breitbart News Network and HuffPost News. Another step toward autocracy and the dictatorship you idiots so desire. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,584 Posted February 1 7 minutes ago, edjr said: #Trumping you know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,739 Posted February 1 5 hours ago, Death said: So much for free speech and combating censorship. No more fake News BOYO. Look how they lied to you about Biden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 1 This is a great move. One Dilanian is an IC asset. He was disowned by the LA Times because he got caught working for the CIA. This is a fact sh!tlibs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,126 Posted February 1 Clearly a highly partisan move. One wonders, however, why any media outlet is given permanent, dedicated office space in a government building. The press should have equal access to the briefing room and questions anwsered during briefings should be rotated amoung the media both present and attending remotely, but giving dedicated office space to a private entity in a government building, I do not support that. Now this move at least does not give permanent office space to the new partisan outlets which are replacing the old partisan outlets, but why give any valuable office space? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 1 8 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: Clearly a highly partisan move. One wonders, however, why any media outlet is given permanent, dedicated office space in a government building. The press should have equal access to the briefing room and questions anwsered during briefings should be rotated amoung the media both present and attending remotely, but giving dedicated office space to a private entity in a government building, I do not support that. Now this move at least does not give permanent office space to the new partisan outlets which are replacing the old partisan outlets, but why give any valuable office space? You can thank our corrupt politicians for that. The Smith-Mundt Modernization act of 2012 permitted the state dept to funnel info through the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,126 Posted February 1 42 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: You can thank our corrupt politicians for that. The Smith-Mundt Modernization act of 2012 permitted the state dept to funnel info through the media. I get that the media has a role in disseminating and amplifying information. That is good and proper. I don't see why they need office space in government buildings to do their job. Access to government information and personnel does not depend upon office space in government buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 1 33 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: I get that the media has a role in disseminating and amplifying information. Taht is good adn proper. I don't see why they need office space in government buildings to do their job. Access to government information and personnel does not depend upon office space in government buildings. You’re asking the right questions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,126 Posted February 1 6 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: You’re asking the right questions But with way too many typos. i need some coffee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,115 Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Engorgeous George said: Clearly a highly partisan move. One wonders, however, why any media outlet is given permanent, dedicated office space in a government building. The press should have equal access to the briefing room and questions anwsered during briefings should be rotated amoung the media both present and attending remotely, but giving dedicated office space to a private entity in a government building, I do not support that. Now this move at least does not give permanent office space to the new partisan outlets which are replacing the old partisan outlets, but why give any valuable office space? Agreed. I never heard of this. @Dizkneelande what is your issue with Smith-Mundt? I am not familiar with it. With this access, are there just 4 rooms, and they kicked out the 4 left leaning for 4 right leaning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,559 Posted February 1 10 hours ago, Death said: Another step toward autocracy and the dictatorship you idiots so desire. HuffPost is a step toward autocracy and dictatorship? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 1 27 minutes ago, Herbivore said: Agreed. I never heard of this. @Dizkneelande what is your issue with Smith-Mundt? I am not familiar with it. With this access, are there just 4 rooms, and they kicked out the 4 left leaning for 4 right leaning? https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mhastings/congressmen-seek-to-lift-propaganda-ban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,115 Posted February 1 12 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mhastings/congressmen-seek-to-lift-propaganda-ban ok, thanks, does sound suspect per that article anyway. Does anyone know if there are more than the 4 rooms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,310 Posted February 2 Trumping To Please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,288 Posted February 2 10 hours ago, Herbivore said: ok, thanks, does sound suspect per that article anyway. Does anyone know if there are more than the 4 rooms? More than two dozen news organizations operate out of the Pentagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 60 Posted February 2 10 hours ago, Dizkneelande said: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mhastings/congressmen-seek-to-lift-propaganda-ban I thought the propaganda war against us was established by Obama? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,115 Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Gepetto said: More than two dozen news organizations operate out of the Pentagon. thanks. not sure what to think about this. having 12 outlets in there says more transparency vs spreading propaganda to me, but with what dizkneelande posted its still suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 2 9 hours ago, Flipper said: I thought the propaganda war against us was established by Obama? It was a bipartisan effort to propagandize us just like the patriot act which allowed them to spy on us. Republicans were too stupid to realize our bureaucracies were loaded with radical leftists. Or, they knew and are/were also radical leftists doing cosplay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted February 2 8 hours ago, Herbivore said: thanks. not sure what to think about this. having 12 outlets in there says more transparency vs spreading propaganda to me, but with what dizkneelande posted its still suspect. Nobody should think this is a good thing regardless of sides. All of these “journalists” have skeletons. The IC knows their entire life history and all their dirty little secrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,288 Posted February 2 12 hours ago, Herbivore said: thanks. not sure what to think about this. having 12 outlets in there says more transparency vs spreading propaganda to me, but with what dizkneelande posted its still suspect. Just to provide more clarity to how great a scope of news organizations work in the Pentagon building, "more than 2 dozen" is 25 or more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hunt 261 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2025 at 11:49 PM, Death said: So much for free speech and combating censorship. Free speech? The free press that covers the WH hid Bidens decline until it was too obvious to hide. Censorship has been going on a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2025 at 11:49 PM, Death said: So much for free speech and combating censorship. Sure wish we had more people who felt this way over the prior 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,387 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2025 at 8:49 PM, Death said: So much for free speech and combating censorship. Not only is he not censoring anybody, he's opening up access to everybody. Link Trump is the free-est speech POTUS of all time! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 587 Posted February 2 54 minutes ago, 5-Points said: Not only is he not censoring anybody, he's opening up access to everybody. Link Trump is the free-est speech POTUS of all time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,832 Posted February 2 1 hour ago, 5-Points said: Not only is he not censoring anybody, he's opening up access to everybody. Link Trump is the free-est speech POTUS of all time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
