An Ode to the Pentagon's Most Aggressive Cheerleader: Barbara Starr

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After two decades as Pentagon Cheerleader at CNN (nobody does it better), Barbara Starr is retiring. And the loving sendoffs from Pentagon officials are warming Useful Idiot hearts.

Or, as Caitlin Johnstone put it:

Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz

There is no greater failure in journalism than being thanked by the US military for your lifetime of service.

U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM

Today closes a remarkable career for @CNN's @barbarastarrcnn, a leader in the Pentagon Press Corps. Her aggressive reporting and tireless commitment to the truth brought this Nation closer to its military. She will forever be missed. https://t.co/iAyFWJmqwR

So let’s all cozy up and watch some of Barbara Starr’s greatest hits in service of the US military. Whether it’s cheering on US killings in Libya or spreading Pentagon lies in Syria, there’s something here for everyone.

Barbara Starr, we join the Pentagon in acknowledging your aggressive service in promoting Pentagon lies. We salute you.

Plus, CNN wants to ban TikTok while state-media Morning Joe fawns over the legend of Nancy Pelosi. Katie and Aaron throw down on it all.

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