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Old 14th Aug 2004, 01:24
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oicur12
 
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Actually, a lot of Pilgers documentry work is quite factual and informative - take a look at his work regarding Cambodia. It was his documentry that stirred the Australian Government, in particular Andrew Peacock, into pressing the wider global community to assist the people of this poor country. (Kampuchea at the time)

My favorite moment with Pilger was the infamous interview with Under Secretary John Bolton on the subject of Iraqi sanctions. Bolton was so "put on the spot" by Pilger pushing for answers that he finally responded with "what are you, a communist". About a decade too late mr Bolton.

Re stolen generation. I suggest you do a little more research. I could put you in touch with some folks in Bachelor that would strongly disagree with you.
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