The idea that media is there to educate us, or to inform us, is ridiculous because that's about tenth or eleventh on their list. (Abbie Hoffman)

The idea that media is there to educate us, or to inform us, is ridiculous because that's about tenth or eleventh on their list.

Abbie Hoffman

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