Saturday, June 12, 2010

BP Minders Media Blackout With Government

by Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse

For weeks, there have been some reports by independent media, like Mother Jones, about BP barring access to reporting on this disaster. Now the traditional media outlets --- CBS, CNN, The New York Times and Associated Press --- are reporting about the Gulf Media Blackout. As CNN reporter Anderson Cooper states, federal wildlife officials have prevented taking photos of oiled birds in the name of protecting birds. In fact, an area is roped off for the oiled birds and protected by National Guard Troops.

continued at Daily Kos....