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A Public Service?: What's Wrong with the BBC, and What Needs to Change | Tom Mills
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The BBC: the mouthpiece of the Establishment? The BBC is one of the most important institutions in Britain; it is also one of the most misunderstood. Despite its claim to be independent and impartial, and the constant accusations of a liberal bias, the BBC has always sided with the elite. As Tom Mills demonstrates, we are only getting the news that the Establishment wants aired in public. Throughout its existence, the BBC has been in thrall to those in power. This was true in 1926 when it stood against the workers during the General Strike, and since then the Corporation has continued to mute the voices of those who oppose the status quo: miners in 1984; anti-war protesters in 2003; those who offer alternatives to austerity economics since 2008. From the outset much of its activity has been scrutinised by the secret services at the invitation of those in charge. Since the 1990s the BBC has been integrated into the market, while its independence from government and big business has been steadily eroded. The BBC is an important and timely examination of a crucial public institution that is constantly under threat.
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Megabooks
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Just don‘t ever get this from Dunkin. I usually get caramel, but they were out. Just 🤢

#notaboutbooks #psa #publicserviceannouncement

Leftcoastzen Seems odd they were out. 6y
Megabooks @Leftcoastzen It‘s in a really bizarre part of town. The only thing around is a very small college. They regularly have a fair number of donuts in the afternoon. Plus it was a T-Mobile Tuesday freebie, so maybe a lot of people had come??? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
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DebinHawaii
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Hurricane Lane got down-graded to Category 1-good for wind, but it's still moving about 2mph which means it's worse for rains & flooding as it will linger. Still fairly calm this afternoon with random wind gusts & showers. Worked & blogged with Max next to me on the couch today. 🐱Max said his mom should show proof of life (his) but he won't give me a good shot. He's also firmly against constant PSAs on the TV-they wake him up.😾
#catsoflitsy😽❤️

MicrobeMom Glad you are safe! 6y
Leftcoastzen Sweet Max!😻😻😻 6y
PurpleyPumpkin Take care you two!💜 6y
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Dragon 😻 6y
Bookzombie So cute even when grumpy. 💕🐱 6y
rubyslippersreads King Max! 😻 6y
Leftcoastzen So adorable!😻 6y
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ptkpepe98
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It might be a PSA, but then again, maybe not. Here's a possible temptation...