ABC News President David Westin Blasts Opinion in Media (hypocrisy: what about Stephanopoulos?)

Harvard Crimson (via Drudge) ^ | 10/26/04 | MICHAEL CHION

[j. earl carter]

“Unfortunately, opinion is driving out facts too often in most of what we see on television today.”

That's just his opinion.

[Cableguy]

Here is a picture of the guy:

[JoJo Gunn]

Westin values the Communist goal of "Diversity" over facts, and he'll threaten your job for it.

http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20020218/3867160s.htm

[BlessedByLiberty]

Beautiful! May I forward it on to my email list? Thank you.

Mr. Westin must understand that Cronkite/Rather and all of the other "set the agenda" in the newsroom types did not practice objective, fact laden journalism is what brings MSM to this cataclysmic confrontation with alternative media.

Striking at the heart of the influence of MSM is the exposure of the CBS culpability in an attempt to influence an election and demoralize the men and women fighting for our country.

The MSM got away with it in Vietnam partly because there was no alternative media to check the (Cronkite) newsroom agenda of the time. The MSM aided and abetted the rise of John Forbes Kerry and his demoralizing lies and slander against the American military.

Perhaps this time in our history is a date with destiny for both Kerry and the MSM which aided and abetted his hatred of his fellow soldiers.

Weegee - more of our conversation from yesterday.

[hyperpoly8]

It isn't true. The media have themselves to blame for their elitist, liberal, east coast mentality. They live in a bubble and don't see anything outside their cozy little world as relevant. Liberals wanted an exclusive monopoly on what they would let us see and hear. This was never news, it has always been propaganda. In the past, if you wanted news, there was no where else to go. But, now there is, and more and more folks are taking advantage of it.

[hobbes1]

maybe Westin should check out Drudge RIGHT F*NG NOW!!!!!!

[ForGod'sSake]

Beautiful!

Thanks for the flowers.

May I forward it on to my email list?

Absolutely; send it anywhere you think it might do some good. Or for that matter, anywhere it might do some harm ;^)

FGS

[weegee]

ABC INTERNAL MEMO:


Halperin Memo Dated Friday October 8, 2004


It goes without saying that the stakes are getting very high for the country and the campaigns - and our responsibilities become quite grave
I do not want to set off (sp?) and endless colloquy that none of us have time for today - nor do I want to stifle one. Please respond if you feel you can advance the discussion.

The New York Times (Nagourney/Stevenson) and Howard Fineman on the web both make the same point today: the current Bush attacks on Kerry involve distortions and taking things out of context in a way that goes beyond what Kerry has done.

Kerry distorts, takes out of context, and mistakes all the time, but these are not central to his efforts to win.

We have a responsibility to hold both sides accountable to the public interest, but that doesn't mean we reflexively and artificially hold both sides "equally" accountable when the facts don't warrant that.

I'm sure many of you have this week felt the stepped up Bush efforts to complain about our coverage. This is all part of their efforts to get away with as much as possible with the stepped up, renewed efforts to win the election by destroying Senator Kerry at least partly through distortions.

It's up to Kerry to defend himself, of course. But as one of the few news organizations with the skill and strength to help voters evaluate what the candidates are saying to serve the public interest. Now is the time for all of us to step up and do that right.

[weegee]

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[WildTurkey]

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?

Please. We have all seen this multiple times from you.

[Grampa Dave]

The Dinosaurs of ABCNNBCBS watching the internet meteor strike.

[1Old Pro]

Claptrap, ABC is as intent as ever in inserting liberal bias into their news.

[Grampa Dave]

Superb!

[ForGod'sSake]

Thanks Grampa Dave. In hope I live long enough to be able to check off the rest of the clueless media weasels.

FGS

[Grampa Dave]

I have the same hope!

[RJL]

“It can be very entertaining to have two very spirited people discussing heath care in this country, but I for one would be better benefited by someone Progressively Liberal coming on and telling me exactly what the state of health care is before we talk about what ought to be done and telling me what my real options are,” Westin said.

David forgot a couple words, I am glad to give him a hand.