Believe Quote by Jon Rappoport
“Although they like to call themselves journalists, that's a myth even they don't really believe anymore. They're mutts on short leashes.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Myth of Journalism", 2015
The author criticizes modern journalists, claiming they have abandoned true reporting and become constrained by external pressures.
In simple terms: Modern journalists often lack independence and truthfulness.
Key Takeaway
Seek independent, factual information.
Themes
media criticism
journalism
truth
independence
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- media literacy
- critical analysis
- research
- public discourse
Key Concepts
bias
propaganda
ethical standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify news sources?
- What responsibilities do journalists have?
A Different Perspective
Not all journalists fit this negative view.
![“I'm in trouble if they can't, because everyone's taller than me, and if that's true, that means I can't have any friends! Alison [McGhee] and I look very much like, I was going to say Bink and Gollie, but I meant Mutt and Jeff. We look ridiculous when we walk down the street together, because…” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/739/kate-dicamillo-599_easier_i-m-in-trouble-if-they-can-t-because-eve_538284.jpg)
