Bob Woodward's new book FEAR

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(09-06-2018, 11:25 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I don't see anyone dismissing them outright, I do think a person like Mattis deserves more credibility than an anonymous source, even one vetted by Woodward.  The timing of the book also gives me pause.  Sure interest in politics is highest around election time, so there are economic reasons.  However, releasing it so close to a mid term that so many are calling a critical election reeks to me of attempting to subvert public opinion.  Nothing about this feels right and it plays right into the belief among many that the will of the electorate is being subverted by career bureaucrats and the media elite.  

I also agree with your point about the journalism profession.  The problem is there are far more click bait journalists than there are old school ones like Woodward.  I'm afraid the latter won't be with us much longer. 

Definitely a lot of trash journalism and commentary out there, only catering to preconceived notions.  But there are also younger journalists doing great work, like the ICIJ and work they did on the paradise papers.