Stonewalled

My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington

De: Sharyl Attkisson

Narrado por: Laural Merlington

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©2014 Sharyl Attkisson (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

So detailed

As an average consumer of news, I had no idea of the research and patience that an investigative reporter like Sharyl had to go through. And makes me wonder all the more about the stories that were squelched and why.

Suspicion from the public, confirmed by an investigative reporter. Thanks!!!

There are so many things that happen in our government and all of the "checks and balances „ put in place (whistleblowers protection, freedom of speech, FOIA etc) aren’t anymore. The genie is out of the bag. And, sadly, the administrators of our news agencies are bought, paid for and being the „good little watch dogs“ for the government, not the people. Thanks for sharing your "adventures“ Ms Atkinson!

This is Journalism!!

For the better part of 20 years, I have refused to watch the news or read a newspaper - either right or left leaning. This is because I realized that there was no news, just opinion. I suppose this is what happens when there is a 24-hour news cycle and it has to be filled. I knew that cycle wouldn't be filled with important and well researched information that was useful for the public.

But now I see that there was some great journalism still taking place.

Sharyl Attkisson tells a story that is hard to believe. Frankly, I don't want to believe it. I don't want to believe that our government works against the people of the USA for our "safety" or for our "good." I didn't want to find out that my government was spying on its people. And I don't want to think ill of our elected leaders. So listening to this book was hard and it was frustrating.

Although most of the events relayed in this book coincided with President Obama's time in office, I don't think that this was just an Obama-era practice. Attkisson gives a detailed look into what happens when you start looking into the shenanigans of the rich and powerful - the character assassinations, the electronic intrusion, and people who should have your back turning their back on you.

She shows that corporate news isn't about what's relevant, it's about what is politically expedient. What will ruffle the right feathers or what will ruffle the wrong feathers. It's both disappointing and disheartening. So thank goodness for people like Attkisson and the rise of some independent media.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to look behind the curtain or pierce the veil. Well written and highly interesting.