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As long as mainstream journalists share a similar view of the world, that world can never be reported “objectively”. And that is why the so-called alternative media have had such an impact. But don’t these bloggers also have a slanted view of the issues? Of course they do, but, in most cases, they acknowledge it and the consumers can factor in that slant when they read.

He really nails it here!

1 posted on 03/20/2005 12:34:38 PM PST by wagglebee
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To: wagglebee
Maybe liberals will ask to buy a clue?

2 posted on 03/20/2005 12:41:40 PM PST by sonsofliberty2000
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To: wagglebee
"There are millions of people on the side of life in this case who are neither Christian nor Conservative, but it is a convenient bit of stereotypical shorthand that the press uses with regularity."

A very well written and supported piece by Mr. Sajak and, frankly, I was surprised at the quality what with my preconceived notions about Hollywood types that I've obtained from the subtle bias of the MSM. The phrase above sums it up neatly IMO.

3 posted on 03/20/2005 12:41:53 PM PST by drt1
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To: wagglebee

Is it possible that Pat Sajak has been out there writing articles like this for a long time, and I've only recently seen them?

I'm starting to really love this guy!


4 posted on 03/20/2005 12:43:05 PM PST by msmagoo54
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To: wagglebee
Mr. Pat Sajak, a thoroughly decent guy.
5 posted on 03/20/2005 12:45:16 PM PST by rhombus
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To: wagglebee
"There are millions of people on the side of life in this case who are neither Christian nor Conservative, but it is a convenient bit of stereotypical shorthand that the press uses with regularity."

I'm a pro-life atheist, and it certainly bothers me when the MSM does this. But it's not only the MSM that's doing it. Some here on FR use the phrase "religious right" as an epithet also.

Pat is being too kind by thinking this stereotyping is just some sort of mind-meld that happens by chance in newsrooms. Remember when Reuters directed their reporters not to use the term "terrorist"? They just made the mistake of putting that directive in writing.

6 posted on 03/20/2005 12:45:30 PM PST by LibFreeOrDie (How do you spell dynasty? P-A-T-R-I-O-T-S!)
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The media are SO biased about this issue. I've lost count of how many times they've said that Terri S. is "brain dead," or "in a vegetative state." She is neither. She is brain damaged, which is not the same thing.


9 posted on 03/20/2005 12:48:25 PM PST by TimeLord (A whale fetus is a whale; a human fetus is a blog.)
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To: wagglebee
Sajak is right on target again. He's a breath of fresh air in the Hollywood stench.
10 posted on 03/20/2005 12:48:36 PM PST by b4its2late (A day without sunshine is like, well, night.)
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The media are SO biased about this issue. I've lost count of how many times they've said that Terri S. is "brain dead," or "in a vegetative state." She is neither. She is brain damaged, which is not the same thing.


12 posted on 03/20/2005 12:49:10 PM PST by TimeLord (A whale fetus is a whale; a human fetus is a blog.)
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To: wagglebee

The media are so biased about this issue. I've lost count of how many times they've said that Terri S. is "brain dead," or "in a vegetative state." She is neither. She is brain damaged, which is not the same thing.


13 posted on 03/20/2005 12:51:03 PM PST by TimeLord (A whale fetus is a whale; a human fetus is a blog.)
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I watched Robert Wexler this morning saying that Terri wanted to die and it was wrong of us not to grant her wishes. If Mr. Wexler and all the other dims really believed what they were saying then why in the world are people like this animal that killed Jessica Lunsford being kept on a "suicide watch" and not allowed to kill himself? It sure would save us a lot of tax dollars!


17 posted on 03/20/2005 1:01:51 PM PST by Warriormom
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To: wagglebee

bump for Pat Sajak


19 posted on 03/20/2005 1:04:40 PM PST by Tribune7
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To: wagglebee
In the Reuter’s example I cited, why not “Christian activists” or “right-to-live proponents”? No, they are Christian Conservatives, get it? Christians (and we know how closed-minded they are) and Conservatives (scary, huh?).

Atheist Left Wing scares me more.

20 posted on 03/20/2005 1:05:19 PM PST by Milhous
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To: supercat


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TERRI = Breathes, Eats, Speaks / MICHAEL = "When is that B-ITCH gonna die?" ..per Nurses

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1366750/posts


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23 posted on 03/20/2005 1:40:04 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: wagglebee; headsonpikes; beyond the sea; E.G.C.; Military family member; Wolverine; ...
As long as mainstream journalists share a similar view of the world, that world can never be reported “objectively”. And that is why the so-called alternative media have had such an impact. But don’t these bloggers also have a slanted view of the issues? Of course they do, but, in most cases, they acknowledge it and the consumers can factor in that slant when they read.
And why, pray tell, do "mainstream journalists share a similar view of the world?" I submit that it is nothing more than simple economics. Adam Smith could have told you that; it is nothing more than a manifestation of the routine conspiring of tradesmen against the public. The cardinal rule of whoso would be a "mainstream" journalist is, not to engage in flame wars with other mainstream journalists. That, after all, would be to commit the folly of voluntarily picking a fair fight.

So instead the "mainstream" journalist picks on anyone important who is not a mainstream journalist - and who is also not a toady who parrots the line that whatever "mainstream journalism" mentions is of first importance. Those who toady to "mainstream journalism" are rewarded with good PR, including - until they ran it into the ground - the label "liberal." Those who do not toady to journalism are considered fair game.

Why Broadcast Journalism is
Unnecessary and Illegitimate

24 posted on 03/20/2005 1:51:38 PM PST by conservatism_IS_compassion (The idea around which liberalism coheres is that NOTHING actually matters but PR.)
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To: wagglebee; RepoGirl

A very thoughtful piece by an intelligent and astute man.
Now, I won't feel so guilty about watching my "guilty pleasure" - Wheel of Fortune.


27 posted on 03/20/2005 2:35:59 PM PST by Bulldogger ("Forged out of flame/From chaos to destiny/Bringer of pain/Forever undying/Judas is rising")
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To: wagglebee

BTTT


28 posted on 03/20/2005 3:37:51 PM PST by Fiddlstix (This Tagline for sale. (Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: wagglebee

I had always hoped that game show hosts spent their off hours getting plastic surgery and drinking umbrella drinks by a pool. It's a damn shame that he actually thinks his views are so remarkable as to be taken seriously.

When the lifeless body of this empty headed GAME SHOW HOST is buried in the cold, cold, ground, his only legacy will be this: that he spent his life helping others waste theirs. That countless elderly Americans can sit idly in front of a television, pissing away some of their few remaining lucid moments. So that institutionalized people can walk around muttering "can I buy a vowel". This is the life's work of Pat Sajak. What a waste of air.


32 posted on 04/15/2005 8:36:49 AM PDT by COD_piece
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