They keep telling us that in war truth is the first casualty, which is nonsense since it implies that in times of peace truth stays out of the sick bay or the graveyard. -Alexander Cockburn

 

They keep telling us that in war truth is the first casualty, which is nonsense since it implies that in times of peace truth stays out of the sick bay or the graveyard.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Alexander Cockburn quotes in our collection. Alexander Cockburn is known for saying 'They keep telling us that in war truth is the first casualty, which is nonsense since it implies that in times of peace truth stays out of the sick bay or the graveyard.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The First Law of Journalism: to confirm existing prejudice, rather than contradict it.

Alexander Cockburn

A childish soul not inoculated with compulsory prayer is a soul open to any religious infection.

Alexander Cockburn

The pack slumbered and only a few watchdogs rattled their chains.

Alexander Cockburn

The weapon of the advocate is the sword of the soldier, not the dagger of the assassin.

Alexander Cockburn

There is never finality in the display terminal's screen, but an irresponsible whimsicality, as words, sentences, and paragraphs are negated at the touch of a key. The significance of the past, as expressed in the manuscript by a deleted word or an inserted correction, is annulled in idle gusts of electronic massacre.

Alexander Cockburn