[rwfromkansas]

I made a comment last week that ultimately, a forum like FR and blogs will be dependent upon the news media.

I made the comment because someone asked why Terri is news but all the others who died in a similar way are not.

It is big because the MSM made it big. And we are feeding off of their making it news.

We will sometimes uncover something ourselves, like what we did with Dan Rather, but those times will be rare.

And when we do, I still bet you it will be uncovering something related to a MSM report, not actually finding out some true new news that has not been reported in the press. Thank goodness we are here and the MSM does not have a monopoly. But, those who think FR or blogs will replace news are wrong. Blogs themselves rarely generate their own news, but always comment on MSM stories.

It is dang comforting knowing there will always be a news media since I want to do that for a career.

[Nam Vet]

Can't think of all the various times, but the breaking news was at FReeRepublic many times. The Shuttle was one. Remember we are nationwide/worldwide and that can make a BIG difference. It's not a daily occurance, but does happen. Also there are many on-site reports of almost any happening here in the states.

Nam Vet