Udo Ulfkotte is one of those unassuming men to look at on first glance; dressed modestly, not exactly loud spoken and appears polite. But looks are deceiving. For the first time in a long time, Ulfkotte, a German journalist, has admitted that the elite few of the West perpetuate lies and propaganda, and that the corporate media is controlled by these groups.[1][2]
The news isn’t shocking. Most anonymous followers would be aware of this already. The difference here lies in how bold the move is by Ulfkotte, to name the influences and consequences as a journalist working for such a propaganda machine. It’s Orwellian newspeak; what we were warned about in 1948 when George Orwell wrote his renowned “1984.” The media is controlled; Big Brother is watching. This is confirmed by the journalist who used to bow to their requests –who was once in the thick of it.
Made an honorary resident of Oklahoma because of his pro-American stance in his articles, Ulfkotte names the CIA as a main instigator of the news he was to report on. In one instance, in his interview with RT, Ulfkotte admits to signing his name to an article he didn’t write. “It was founded by the American intelligence agency — … came to my office, and they wanted me to write an article about Libya and about Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. They gave me all these secret informations, and they just wanted me to sign the article with my name. I did that. It was published in the Frankfurter Algemeine,… it was about how he secretly tried to build a poison gas factory, … it was a story that was printed worldwide days later, but I had no information on that [the CIA wrote it].”
Openly ashamed of his past, Ulfkotte warns us about the prevalence of media control. He warns of the bribery, corrupt nature and the far-reaching consequences. “I am very fearful of a new war in Europe…We have betrayed our readers, just to push for war…I’m fed up with this propaganda.” [3]
Since his publication of Gekaufte Journalisten (Purchased Journalists), he has been abandoned by the conservative Germans who helped build his successful career. He argues in his book that the U.S is one of the biggest threats to peace. Though the book is only available in German, there isn’t a doubt that the publication will cause him grief – global fascism isn’t a popular topic. 
On the other side of the world, a similar manifestation has appeared. Sibel Edmonds, a former FBI translator who read communications between radicals and terrorists post 9/11, has just released her ‘spy thriller’ The Lone Gladio, which is said to contain “explosive information” regarding Operation Gladio, an operation that continues to this day. Considering that Edmonds claims that Osama Bin Laden worked with U.S agencies as part of the operation, the White House has ordered the press not to cover Edmonds. Her last book was classified 100% by the FBI in an attempt to mute her. But like her German counterpart, it appears she too is over the cover-ups that the CIA, FBI and the White House are instigating via the media.[4]
The day is upon us, fellow readers. The confirmation is there for those with lingering doubts. Ulfkotte and Edmonds have essentially ended their careers, jeopardized their community standing and arguably their safety in the name of democracy and freedom of speech. Next time when you open your local newspaper, take note of the placement of articles, headlines and words. Most importantly, always question what you read. Read with your eyes open.
[1] Cassius Methyl (10 October, 2014)“German Journalist Blows Whistle On How The CIA Controls The Media.” http://theantimedia.org/leading-german-journalist-admits-wealthy-americans-paid-support-war-play-dumb/ (Retrieved 20 October 2014)
[2] Udo Ulfkotte’s interview with RT. (September 29, 2014) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-Wh77wt1o (Retrieved 21 October 2014).
[3] Eric Zusse (October 7, 2014) “Leading Journalist Admits CIA Bribed Him and Other Leaders of the Western Press.” Leading_German_Journalist_Admits_CIA_Bribed_Him_and_Other_Leaders_of_the_Western.html Black Listed News (Retrieved 21 October 2014)
[4] (11 September 2014) “As Far as People Who Ran the Show, it was the Highest Levels of NATO, the U.S., MI6, CIA and the Pentagon” http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/09/sibel-2.html Washington Blog (Retrieved 21 October 2014)
