New Press Rules in the Pentagon

[schuyler]

Was the plethora of articles describing this memorandum intentionally done to muddy the waters? In other words, was the internet flooded with these articles to hide the actual memorandum from coming up in search results (that's assuming it is actually available online, which I would be surprised if it weren't)?

So because you were unable to find it, it must be an intentional conspiracy. Got it!

[DBCowboy]

I dont think this is a "prior restraint" issue, it just breaks years of tradition.

The Hill says they protest too much. 

But legally it's this:

 https://thehill.com/opinion/national-sec...-pentagon/

I do get it. They use to have press passes to enter without escort and attend briefings or talk to officials and such. Now they've had that privilege rescinded and it feels off.  Like The DoD is suddenly saying, "We are treating you all like children that cant be trusted. Because that's what you are  And you must sign this loyalty/standards pledge." 

And I can see how that change would irk people. Especially those that have been going to the pentagon for decades under multiple administrations of both parties.

It can feel like another brick in the wall that surrounds our militarizing, protectionist government. Its another change to build to the ominous second version of In The Flesh. before you Run Like Hell and start Waiting For The Worms

*But*  if I shut out the ominous feelings surrounding this shifting social tone and keep telling myself it hasn't affected me yet, I can almost see the humor in the pride and protest of the press.

And compare it to a 90s movie about 70s.

"I might be a reporter for your country and cover The The DoD,  but I'm never signing this pledge!"

I'm glad you quoted that.

Saved me the time.

There is no infringement on the 1st Amendment.

[WallFlowerActive]

I'm glad you quoted that.

Saved me the time.

There is no infringement on the 1st Amendment.

Funny lots of liberals schools that scream first amendment rights and human rights that produce many of these journalists had no problem taking money from the CCP and others while the CCP was placing roots and secret police in the USA.  Maybe it’s time to see where loyalties lie.

[DBCowboy]

Funny lots of liberals schools that scream first amendment rights and human rights that produce many of these journalists had no problem taking money from the CCP and others while the CCP was placing roots and secret police in the USA.  Maybe it’s time to see where loyalties lie.

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There is no obligation in the 1st Amendment to provide information to the press.

​​​​​​​Government just can't infringe on what they do write!