Voice of America: how good of a news source ?

[steve2470]

The Voice of America (VOA), a dynamic multimedia broadcaster funded by the U.S. Government, broadcasts accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to an international audience.

http://www.insidevoa.com/info/about_us/1673.html

Just curious, thanks.

[dembotoz]

1. would lke to think the propaganda is truthful

i would think it would still be propaganda

[geek tragedy]

2. I do not consult this news service, ever. nt

[2pooped2pop]

3. always heard it's nothing but bullshit propaganda n/t

[Adrahil]

4. Well...

it IS a propaganda instrument, so keep that in mind.

As such things go, it's not the most knock-you-over-the-head, but I'd personally never trust it as a primary news source.

[pscot]

5. More fairness and balance

than some other popular news outlets

[ChisolmTrailDem]

6. As good as RT. nt

[KoKo]

7. Then listening to both should show the "truth" is somewhere in the middle?

for discriminating minds who like conflicting views.

[librechik]

8. Don't they carry Rush?

as I recall...

[steve2470]

9. I have no idea

I wanted to see how DU feels about VOA. Yes, it's a propaganda organ but how bad is it ? The articles I've read haven't been too bad. Definitely a last resort sort of news outlet for me.