More noise, less news
Greetings!
Despite the humiliation of the letter from the 47 Senators last month, and hopefully with or without the US; Russia, China, France, the UK, Germany, and Iran will continue moving towards a peaceful deal on Iran’s nuclear future. Bibi Netanyahu wants to escalate the stranglehold on the Iranian economy and our own Republicans are pushing for permanent war. 
Their unified voices cry that the deal is a sellout that will lead to mushroom clouds across the Middle East, while others are already polishing Obama’s second Nobel Peace Prize. When the details of the agreement are finalized maybe the American press will actually report information direct from the parties involved and not just amplify the banter of the angry bystanders.
We live with more sources of information than ever before, but a sea of propaganda, half-truths, spin and lies permeate them. Most people accept mainstream media as fact, but even the people who know better may not always make an effort to dig deeper. The drone of talking heads, headlines and articles never read, oblique satire news quips, they all form a background static that unconsciously helps form our opinions.
Perceptions of the Palestinian-Israeli hostilities are a good example why we all could stand a much clearer lens and the time to focus. US media tells the story of a fragile, inoffensive Israel beset on every border by zealots driven to destroy them. However, the history of the region and the facts on the ground are a far more complex matter than are being presented by the 6 corporations that control 90% of our news.
Sadly, in a system where real journalism can quickly end a lucrative career in a mainstream media organization, we are getting more and more noise but less and less news. If you have some time and want some information that might have you cogitating, I would like to share two links and a documentary recommendation. These seem to flow together in an intricate way and are definitely worth your time if you are able.
5 Broken Cameras. You may be familiar with the award winning documentary created by a Palestinian farmer; a view of his village’s struggle to maintain their land and their humanity.
“Goliath; life and loathing in greater Israel” A discussion with Max Blumenthal about his book.
Noam Chomsky gives us a history lesson as only he can.
These recommendations of course should be assumed to be propaganda and spin to be consumed carefully and digested thoroughly before passing and allowing them to influence you in any way.
Take Care and Make a Great Day!
