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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think it's best that the media trust us to tell it as it is. I'd rather know the situation so I can plan accordingly than live in a world like North Korea where the news is happy-clappy because they don't trust their citizens with the truth.

I appreciate that everyone has different sensitivities but if the news offends, don't watch or read it. Easier said than done, I know, which reminds me of that famous episode from the likely lads.

Did you mean it that way round? It reads awkwardly but I think I know what you mean.

Thing is, the N Korean media aren't **** like some of the free-western hacks.

Pierre's point is very valid. The media are doomsters on whatever is going on so they can keep their jobs and for no other reason - perversely like N Koreans!. They are usually cautious about good news (only right to be so when Boris or someone like him spouts).