How About "The No Bullsh*t News"? -- Fighting Press Frauds with Facts

special to FreeRepublic ^ | 22 May, 2004 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[Congressman Billybob]

I followed your link and read your article about "broadcast journalism" being "entertainment, not truth." While I agree with your sentiment, I have read most of the colonial and early American newspapers that still survive. Those newspapers far more resemble the supermarket tabloids than any other form of modern journalism.

Yes, we will state our viewpoints up front from the beginning.

One way we will have a core audience of knowledgeable folks from the get-go is that every week we will attack top names with hard facts -- both political and journalistic "leaders." They'll have to follow what we say either as a matter of amusement, or self-defense. Take your pick; either one works.

John / Billybob

[Two-Bits]

In raising money, why don't you sell stock? I know I and probably alot of the freepers here would really like to invest......

[Congressman Billybob]

Selling stock to raise up to half a million dollars would involve a number of SEC felonies, unless done through a phalanx of high-priced lawyers and accountants. We don't want to go there until it's imperative to do so.

John / Billybob

[OKSooner]

My thoughts? After I've read it, congressman. Talk to you later...

[Political Junkie Too]

I would love to see a regular topic on a news show:

Congressional Oversight: Hindsight or Foresight?

With all the hearings going on about 9/11, Abu Ghraib, leaked memos, etc., and Congress justifying the hearings under the umbrella of their "oversight" responsibilities, then why hasn't their "oversight" prevented these these things from happening? Instead, they seem to be reacing to events in hindsight, not foresight.

Some oversight, huh?

-PJ

[TakeChargeBob]

This seems like an endless topic ripe for ridicule. Normal congressional hearings should be included as well.

Some of the regular features would be:
1. False accusations or erroneous comments
2. Members who had absolutely no substance or value in their comments. We might pick the blowhard of the meeting.
3. Basic questions not asked
4. Real purpose of the hearing

On the other hand, if it real, we would point out some of the good points that came out of the session.


The 9/11 Commission would be a ripe political satire. It is so eggregious that even the networks can't hide the hypocrisy.

[OKSooner]

Sounds like an idea whose time may be here. This is certainly the place to find talented people who are willing to do research and to write. Let me interview a couple of the FOX ladies to anchor, and it will be off to a good start...

[OKSooner]

Political Satire? Now there's a thought. Remember "The Slick Times"? That rag had some of the best satire I'd ever seen. Oh, to be that talented.