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2006-08-29 Home Front: WoT

Memo to the mainstream press: why we don't believe you

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Posted by Mike 2006-08-29 07:07|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Fake news? Hell, most business have to post disclaimers on their products - paid celebrity announcer, paid spokesman, actors posing as doctors, etc. Why shouldn't the media be required to either validate the information or post similar disclosures. Remember, its not an issue of free speech, it's an issue of commerce.

Posted by Sholuting Chose2386 2006-08-29 08:57|| 2006-08-29 08:57|| Front Page Top

#2 But why would the lefties 'believe' the MSM? Oh, sure, they like what they read, but I liked the Lord of the Rings books, but I seldom confuse them with reality.

Although it does have a number of good vs. evil thems that do seem to fit today - the Two Towers - Iran and North Korea?

Posted by Bobby 2006-08-29 09:06|| 2006-08-29 09:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive than heroin, more addictive than cigarettes.
Dan Rather

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of balance.
Dan Rather

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount about LSD. I've never been a social user of any of these things, but my curiosity has carried me into a lot of interesting areas.
Dan Rather

The reelection of Bill Clinton is as secure as a double-knot tied in wet rawhide.
Dan Rather

What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.
Dan Rather

Posted by Besoeker 2006-08-29 09:47|| 2006-08-29 09:47|| Front Page Top

#4 Or my favorite:

"Courage."
Dan Rather

Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-08-29 11:07|| 2006-08-29 11:07|| Front Page Top

#5 check out CBS's PS'ing of Katie Couric.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-08-29 11:10|| 2006-08-29 11:10|| Front Page Top

#6 #5:

Wow, what's her diet secret?

Posted by charger 2006-08-29 14:03|| 2006-08-29 14:03|| Front Page Top

#7 hey - I'm going to do that with this years Christmas photo.

Posted by 2b 2006-08-29 16:58|| 2006-08-29 16:58|| Front Page Top

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