Prosecuting Politicians in the Media

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the conditions that allow politicians to misrepresent the truth in the media. The paper explores how they get away with such misrepresentations and how they can be held accountable for their actions through the vehicle of a "media court." The paper focuses on American president, George W. Bush and his administration.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
The Purposes of Prosecution
Methodology
Obstacles to Prosecution
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Politicians frequently lie or spread misinformation in order to achieve ends that are not in the public interest. Historically, they have appealed to the worse interests of human nature and the nastier sides of national character to create public sentiments that are conducive to their agendas. Often they appeal to noble national mythologies and universal truths, distorting them to enlist public support for wars of aggression, and oppressive schemes of global political, military, and economic dominance. These statements are typically made publicly in the media, and are commonly reported with little comment, or background investigation."

Sample of Sources Used:

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