[casenmgreen]

No.

1. News outlets look to sell stories - and so catchy headlines. Real value is optional.

2. I expect you could find a range of contrary views over the same time. I've read good analysis saying economy will just keep going.

3. Try going to Russia and see what you find in the way of half-truths or free speech.

[tonymet]

I would call this a very cynical and pessimistic assessment of journalism. It holds them to the lowest possible quality standard.

[mdavid626]

I hope you’re not serious.

The point of media is not to sell stories. Even if it is, the stories should not be made-up, biased or distorted.

Just because in Russia it’s worse, it doesn’t mean we should keep our media shit.