Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting: Counterspin
October 26, 2012 (Dr. Zunes’ segment begins at 11 mins.)
The final presidential debate, addressing international issues, managed to promote several falsehood about U.S. foreign policy. No, the Iranian president never said he wanted Israel “wiped off the map,” and the U.S. did not treat South Africa’s racist apartheid rulers badly. … In other words, the debate was inline with how media and the candidates have treated foreign policy throughout the campaign.
Also on CounterSpin today: The toxic legacy of the Iraq War.
See also “Obama, Romney and the Foreign Policy Debate,” by Stephen Zunes (Foreign Policy in Focus, 10/23/12)“Cancer and Chemical Weapons” (myMadre, 10/23/12)