The US defence department has set up a new unit to better promote its message across 24-hour rolling news outlets, and particularly on the internet.Even if well intentioned this is a colossally bad idea. If news media aren't going to be carefull enough to fact check their stories, what is the likelihood that they will correct them via Pentagon sources?
The Pentagon said the move would boost its ability to counter "inaccurate" news stories and exploit new media.
This is going to be seen, whether right or wrong, as an attempt by the US government to spread propaganda. The government should recognize this and just let it go. They would have better luck stemming bad press by avoiding interference where they weren't wanted.
Yet another waste of tax payer dollars for little, if any, gain.
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