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During OTM’s trip to Russia last summer, it was quickly apparent that when you’re an American media-analysis show looking to talk about free-speech, not many media heavyweights in Moscow will speak with you. One who will is Vladimir Mamontov, editor-in-chief of one of Russia’s most important newspapers – Izvestia. He defends the Kremlin's view of the relationship between a free press and political stability.
Wow. I had not considered the Russia point of view that they are an evolving nation state. I had always thought that being raised in a democracy that democracy is best. But maybe Russia and China to the same extent have rule by philosopher kings. China has further to go.
There was so much in the interview with Vladimir Mamontov which was so true. Why does the West seem to think that their model of civilization is so superior to everyone elses' and therefore that they need to lecture or even invade them to prove it?. I always get so angry when I hear our leaders and our media lecturing other countries on how they should behave. Vladimir Mamontov was quite correct, let's put our own house in order. Does the US have a 'free' press? You may say so but I don't think so. I read many stories in foreign newspapers which reveal far more hidden information about this country than I can read in the Press here.
Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone.
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Fascinating interview with Mamontov. His honesty and frankness are disarming. The interpreter did an impressive job. Vladimir wasn't exactly mulling over his answers.
I think OTM has the right to ask such questions as Brooke did. It's OTM's mission to do so plus NPR stands apart from the MSM. But I can see why Mr. Mamontov would shrug his shoulders at being accused of being an adjunct of his gov't. relative to what he and his organization are compared to in the West.
The media here in the "free and open West" are not free, open or honest. The major "news" outlets are controlled by corporations that are intertwined with gov't and which daily pick and choose what information will be highlighted or ignored. American's love their illusions.
That forthright look into the soul of Russian news/information/propaganda packaging and dissemination was quite refreshing and insightful. At least they're more straightforward about the propaganda that they are catapulting.
More fine work from OTM. Thanks.
"There are different civilizations who created their own values and Russia is one of them. You can't point to us which freedom is more important and to which extent it has to be presented. We might as well figure it out ourselves. We do not ever try to dictate to you the rules of the game. This problem is actually at the ROOT of everything else.
Gentlemen, just let us have our own values. Do not put this mercy on us by force..."
--VLADIMIR MAMONTOV
Quoted For Truth.
So true.
From a listener from China.
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