Posted on 03/16/2005 12:29:02 PM PST by Pikamax
Hmmmm??
One is deceptive
One is true
That should prove interesting.
LOL!!
The two examples of the optional leads is just plain bad writing; you don't know what they're saying -- or trying to say. It is just pure fluff; how is that an improvement? And their two examples of traditional leads have never been as good as that. The traditional has been the optional for quite a while. For them not to know what they're doing, have been doing, will be doing -- is not news.
The Associated Press: two leads, one bias, zero interest.
ping
Traditional:
Senate & Bushitler Join Forced to Slam Environment in 51-49 Votes to Allow Drilling in Pristine Nature Preserve- Bush cackled with glee, "Yeah, I'll sign it and I want to mount the first dead caribou head from ANWR right smack dab in the middle of the Lincoln Bedroom wall...
Optional:
People around the world will soon begin to die painfully and randomly in large numbers due to an extremist, right-wing plot to destroy the world's environment, starting with a beloved corner of Alaska...insert traditional lead here.
Oh here's a strange concept for the AP
Just report the Dange Truth!!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.