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The Federal Emergency Management Agency hit a new low in journalism during the California fires, according to the Washington Post today (Fri., Oct. 26). While the fires raged Tuesday, the agency's deputy administrator held a news briefing. As the so-called "press" asked "tell me why you're wonderful" questions, the administrator lauded FEMA's "good leadership" and "efficiently performing team." But the Post says that the questions were asked by FEMA employees posing as reporters. One must wonder if similar stunts were pulled in San Diego live coverage. The questions from so-called reporters permitted the governor, mayor, and others to pat themselves on the back. It seems that all these governments learned from Katrina is how to manipulate a gullible press.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hit a new low in journalism during the California fires, according to the Washington Post today (Fri., Oct. 26). While the fires raged Tuesday, the agency's deputy administrator held a news briefing. As the so-called "press" asked "tell me why you're wonderful" questions, the administrator lauded FEMA's "good leadership" and "efficiently performing team." But the Post says that the questions were asked by FEMA employees posing as reporters. One must wonder if similar stunts were pulled in San Diego live coverage. The questions from so-called reporters permitted the governor, mayor, and others to pat themselves on the back. It seems that all these governments learned from Katrina is how to manipulate a gullible press.