Department Quote by Mort Sahl
“The New York Times is the official leak of the State Department.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Satire on Media, 1965
He jokes that the Times acts as a conduit for leaked diplomatic information.
In simple terms: The Times leaks State Department info.
Key Takeaway
Question media sources critically.
Themes
media
politics
satire
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- news reading
- policy analysis
- media literacy
- public debate
Key Concepts
journalism
government transparency
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about press freedom?
- How reliable are leaks?
A Different Perspective
Satire may exaggerate reality.
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