I wonder as I write this introduction: just how much structure will there be to this rant I am about to embark on? Not much, that’s for sure.
This time around, instead of systematically offending all Russian men by comparing them to a Warner Brothers 1950s cartoon character, I will be slamming Russia Today.
Now, I’ll give my usual little disclaimer: I don't think everything they produce is shite, some of the non-politically related stuff can be interesting and occasionally they’ll have some decent enough reports and whatnot. Plus their Russian staff has superb English.
But with all that cloying praise said, the three or so people that are reading this may then wonder - what is this blogger’s problem with RT?
the competition doesn't stand a chance
Now, I may ramble on about what is, essentially, pure bollocks most of the time, and the adage about opinions and assholes is as true as ever, but at least I don’t do it on a state-run news website.
Now, I may ramble on about what is, essentially, pure bollocks most of the time, and the adage about opinions and assholes is as true as ever, but at least I don’t do it on a state-run news website.
As another point, there are a few people from RT that work where I do, two are ok, but one that used to work here was, hands down, one of the biggest, insurmountable cock suckers I have ever met in my life. He was one of the ‘special’ types of people that you come across every now and then that you want to punch. It was ultra smugness, ultra arrogance with some rich mummy’s boy thrown in for good measure - very violence-inducing.
As another point, I sit opposite a guy who used to work there and he is fine and normal and cool to chat with, which is probably why he left...
The other thing I find ridiculous about RT is some of their political pieces, especially ones that concern foreign policy and the US. I don't live in fairy land and I do understand that all media represents a certain agenda, that’s fine and dandy, but the absolutely blatant America bashing on RT is like something from another planet.
I mean, Jesus, at least be subtle about it. How are you supposed to subvert me and brain wash me if you are sooo obvious about it? I am all for the ‘other perspective’, But where is the other scathing Russian perspective? Strange, I don’t seem to see it, hmmm, I seem to recall there is a name for that, oh yes, there it is;
As another point, I sit opposite a guy who used to work there and he is fine and normal and cool to chat with, which is probably why he left...
The other thing I find ridiculous about RT is some of their political pieces, especially ones that concern foreign policy and the US. I don't live in fairy land and I do understand that all media represents a certain agenda, that’s fine and dandy, but the absolutely blatant America bashing on RT is like something from another planet.
I mean, Jesus, at least be subtle about it. How are you supposed to subvert me and brain wash me if you are sooo obvious about it? I am all for the ‘other perspective’, But where is the other scathing Russian perspective? Strange, I don’t seem to see it, hmmm, I seem to recall there is a name for that, oh yes, there it is;
hello there double standards
And I’m not even an American lover or anything, I really don't care that much, I’m just saying, present your point of view and sculpt your bias in a more professional way (unlike I am doing right now). It just makes their whole agenda look convoluted, confused and unprofessional. But this is a blog, so fuck my advice on this occasion.
And another point, I wonder what world some of journalists there live in. You see headlines and columnist post like this all the time: US has become fascist state, 5 reasons why the US debt deal still means America is screwed (totally non-biased, right), US imperialism this and that etc etc.
I stagger when I read them, I mean, did these imbecilic fucktards forget what country they are living in? HELLO???!! freedom of speech? By that do they mean the Vladimir Putin 24 love-fest that is RT? What about how the government took over NTV in a corporate raid (standard business practice over here btw), how was that for fascism and freedom?
Didn’t see any overtly-biased pieces on that on RT, but if the same shit went down in America, it would be like a freaking wet dream for the morons that work there. field day of the century. I can see the headline American government oppressing media - land of the once free!!
Don’t misunderstand me, we all have things we like about living in Russia, but let’s wake the fuck up. It’s one of the most corrupt countries in the world with politicians robbing it dry every day. As for the numerous and various digs against America yada yada yada - tell that to a drunken Russian police officer next time he tries to beat your ass, plant drugs on you or extort a bribe from you.
Then write an article about it.
And I’m not even an American lover or anything, I really don't care that much, I’m just saying, present your point of view and sculpt your bias in a more professional way (unlike I am doing right now). It just makes their whole agenda look convoluted, confused and unprofessional. But this is a blog, so fuck my advice on this occasion.
And another point, I wonder what world some of journalists there live in. You see headlines and columnist post like this all the time: US has become fascist state, 5 reasons why the US debt deal still means America is screwed (totally non-biased, right), US imperialism this and that etc etc.
I stagger when I read them, I mean, did these imbecilic fucktards forget what country they are living in? HELLO???!! freedom of speech? By that do they mean the Vladimir Putin 24 love-fest that is RT? What about how the government took over NTV in a corporate raid (standard business practice over here btw), how was that for fascism and freedom?
Didn’t see any overtly-biased pieces on that on RT, but if the same shit went down in America, it would be like a freaking wet dream for the morons that work there. field day of the century. I can see the headline American government oppressing media - land of the once free!!
Don’t misunderstand me, we all have things we like about living in Russia, but let’s wake the fuck up. It’s one of the most corrupt countries in the world with politicians robbing it dry every day. As for the numerous and various digs against America yada yada yada - tell that to a drunken Russian police officer next time he tries to beat your ass, plant drugs on you or extort a bribe from you.
Then write an article about it.
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