What does the example of exaggerated claims about Saddam Hussein's WMD and ties to al Qaeda illustrate?
a. Actors with the greatest power resources are better able to push a narrative, regardless of factual basis.
b. Control of the flow of information brings more power than control of hard resources like military might.
c. Power does not necessarily flow to those who can withhold information.
d. A narrative cannot be successfully pushed on an audience without the full saturation afforded by control of media outlets.
e. Advocacy groups and amateur media outlets are now as powerful in controlling the narrative as major professional media organizations.
Answer: c
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