https://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/06/29/just-in-case-you-doubt-the-betrayal-of-the-iranian-freedom-struggle-by-jacko-obsessed-media/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:37 -0400<![CDATA[For those skeptical of my last post, take a look at thisimportant piece on the question by Benjamin Sarlin of The Daily Beast on the way moronic Jacko coverage, especially by the electronic media has made the attempt by the courageous resisters in Iran to get their story out (and probably save some lives because the eyes of the world will be on them) much more difficult. Note that it quotes experts on both right and left agreeing about this. Spencer Ackerman: (link in Beast post): &#8220;I think we can agree that the Iranian regime benefits from the media&#8217;s rush to memorialize, explore and reflect upon Michael Jackson and his legacy.&#8221;]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:23:09 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Rosenbaum]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-rosenbaum/2009/06/29/just-in-case-you-doubt-the-betrayal-of-the-iranian-freedom-struggle-by-jacko-obsessed-media-n116015