Posted on 07/14/2007 6:20:33 PM PDT by Stoat
It will probably happen at about the same time that the Dems here in the USA release a statement along the lines of "Because it has been long apparent that the Democrat Party is nothing more than a hardline Socialist entity that represents poison to the principles and spirit of The United States and the American ideal, and because we in the Democrat Party leadership have had a collective awakening that has educated us as to the profound and inexcusable damage that our Party has inflicted upon this great Nation and her people, we at this time officially dissolve the United States Democrat Party as a functional entity and renounce our membership in it. We encourage all patriotic Democrats to do the same, and we wish to sincerely and profusely apologize for the endless lies and harm that we have inflicted upon this great country."
I won't be holding my breath. "sigh"
So much of what passes for 'journalism' these days is about as close as to true journalism as Michael Moore's films are to true documentaries.
He went on to say, "We make the news, we don't report it, and I'll personally throttle anyone who has a problem with that!" /sarc
LMAO!
It seems that you have successfully invented a 'truth' switch for your TV set. Be advised that your life may be in danger if you were to ever attempt to market such a useful and world-changing TV accessory :-)
I suspect that a lowly videotape editor will be scapegoated and sacked over this in order to set an example, with the remaining staffers sent over to The Dan Rather School of Journalistic Ethics for a brush-up on "Effective Editing Techniques"
Agreed, and they will fight it tooth and nail.
Is Murdoch’s Sky TV making inroads on BBC’s previously captive audience?
I haven't seen any recent viewer numbers, but the BBC is such an utterly massive, multi-tentacled entity that I'm guessing it will be a very long time before any serious dent is made upon their influence.
Then why did they do it?
(in best Bill Clinton voice) "It has to do with your definition of the word 'deceive'...."
"Better put some ice on it."
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
This is standard practice for the BBC. It's a rare occurance that they broadcast anything without altering the facts to fit their agenda.
Expecting a soulless, unashamedly Leftist propaganda outlet like the BBC to adhere to lofty standards of journalistic ethics that include such 'antiquated' concepts as 'truth' and 'accuracy' is sort of like expecting a school of ravenous piranha fish to phone the local rescue squad when a child falls into their river.
They belong in prison and to have their broadcasting license revoked.
A public flogging would be a nice added touch, but then again my tastes often run toward the Medieval..
I think that it was done in an effort to send a message to PM Brown that he'd better stay on the Left's Plantation and not get any ideas into his head about embracing the War On Terror or, even "worse", President Bush.
It was a shot across his bow to remind him that they have the ability to sway public opinion in any direction they like, regardless of what he does or says.
PM Brown is due to visit us here in the USA very shortly, and I don't believe that the timing of this broadcast was any accident.
This is apparently the modern Gold Standard for Professional Journalists.
"sigh"
I wonder if any of the Fox people are gonna comment on that?
Starting up a powerhouse Fox-UK network might be a nice comment. Our British Friends might enjoy getting to know Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter, as well as some homegrown Conservative commentators of their own. :-)
There's nothing quite like competition to focus the mind.
(Adapted from a quote about the gallows, but I don't think that we need to go that far quite yet)
Sorry, but there's not enough fingers and toes in this country to count that for you.
Unfortunately, I believe that you're absolutely right.
"sigh"
There has been competition for the BBC,from ITV, since 1956!
The Michael Moore school of film.
The Left loves him, so it's to be expected that they will try to emulate him.
That isn't exactly a vote of confidence. Gonzo journalism isn't journalism at all. Hunter Thompsom was an entertaining fraud, but a fraud he was.
I believe that his main audience demographic was Leftist children and college kids, so it's no surprise that they would invoke his name in a pathetic attempt to defend the indefensible.
I notice in comment #29 that Sky News is extremely popular in the U.K. Like FNC, that is owned by Murdoch. I wonder if it similar to Fox in content, fair and balanced political stance*, and viewership.
* There are a lot of Fox bashers on FR and I am not going waste my time getting drawn into a argument about FNC in this thread. Personally I feel we are very lucky to have them.
Who blew his brains out with a shotgun, if I remember correctly.
He did it while on the phone to his wife, as I recall.
A real class act.
(hopefully I don't need to add a "sarcasm" tag to that)
Does ITV obtain its revenue from the British taxpayer? I believe that ITV has commercials and BBC does not, though not being a Brit I am certainly less informed on that topic than you are. An audience is captive when it is forced to pay for the service received. ITV is a free market service, unless I misunderstand. Nobody is compelled to support it.
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