Let’s take the claim at face value. Assume the journalism is indeed propaganda.<p>Is it really wrong to lie for the benefit of society? At what point do we become a totalitarian state versus simply utilitarian?<p>As an individual, I certainly would not like to be lied to. However, as an imperfect human, there might be a certain level of propaganda I’d tolerate given it’s beneficial to myself. I don’t think there’s an easy answer.<p>Not commenting on the reliability of this source since trust will likely be split along party lines and I’m not even American