Fox News Discovers Internet Blackouts Are Bad – In Iran
Fox News dutifully reports on Iran's nationwide internet cut amidst protests and a rising death toll, framing it as a grave human rights violation. This coverage, while accurate, conspicuously omits the long history of countries lauded by the US (and often Fox News itself) employing these exact same tactics. One might ask if the outrage is about the human rights, or merely the address of the
oppressor. For instance, the Israeli government has a well-documented history of restricting internet and communication access in Palestinian territories, particularly during military operations. Yet, the same media outlets expressing shock over Iran's actions often provide cover for these 'security measures.' It appears silencing dissent is only a 'regime' move when it’s not an ally. (Funny,
that.)