Awards Quote by Paul Craig Roberts
“In the United States, journalists receive awards for lying for the government and for the corporations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The New World Order" (1991)
He claims journalists often receive awards for deceptive reporting that serves government or corporate interests.
In simple terms: Journalists are rewarded for lying for power.
Scrutinize media motives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- public policy
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we verify journalistic integrity?
- What incentives drive biased reporting?
Awards may not reflect truthfulness.