So, when something goes wrong just yell "plot twist" and move on.
Posted on 08/06/2013 1:06:06 PM PDT by Nachum
Politico’s Dylan Byers, in a piece for his buddies in the MSM, declares that conservative criticism of the mainstream media is overblown. Byers writes:
So often conservative media, like conservative media criticism, can't be taken seriously because it overplays its hand. Like someone who shouts "thief!" the second his keys go missing, much of the conservative echo-chamber has a hyper-aggressive penchant to see conspiracy where they'd do better to see questions in need of answers. As a general rule -- albeit with plenty of exceptions -- there is a guilty-until-proven-innocent approach among those who fashion themselves as "anti-MSM," which can cloud the evidence-gathering process.
Byers quotes The Atlantic's Conor Friedersdorf, calling him a “member of the up-and-coming post-movement conservative crew.” Friedersdorf wrote:
Effective media criticism must be specific and accurate. As noted, I have no doubt that there are any number of problems with "MSM" coverage of Benghazi. But a refusal to take the story seriously isn't one of them. The notion that the story has been ignored is fantastical and discrediting. The notion that the entire "MSM" is engaged in a coverup is idiotic. And when your overall media narrative is wrong, your media criticism is going to suffer. Insofar as people like me tuned out the story, it is largely because so much of the conservative commentary was implausible, right from the first time that Mitt Romney accused his opponent of sympathizing with the terrorists.
Consider the referral to Friedersdrof, who was an intern for Andrew Sullivan, as a “conservative” source. As Mediate wrote of Friedersdorf in 2010:
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No one has suggested a cover-up by the media. The accusation directed at the ‘media’ is there has been no UN cover-up, which is their job description.
Brilliantly said.
MSM: “We have not come to investigate 0ceasar’s phony scandals we have come to bury them!”
The media did not ignore Benghazi. This is the 473rd (just a guesstimate) article appearing in the media that denys anything inappropriate was done by the Obama administration.
Another brilliant response.
exactly
> “Mitt Romney accused his opponent of sympathizing with the terrorists.”
I remember Romney called out Obama for failing to reveal the attack was led by terrorists rather then some mob whipped into fury by a film about Mohammed.
If I was in the same room as Byers, I would challenge him point blank when and where and what did Romney say, and show me online or in print or direct me to a link on my Android where I could see it first hand. I am almost certain he would be unable.
So, when something goes wrong just yell "plot twist" and move on.
When they set you up this nicely, it’s shameful to take credit for a good response. LOL
Hope your day is going good Yaelle.
Who gave the "Stand Down" order not to send help?
Where was your boy Obama the 7-8 hours our ambassador and soldiers were being attacked & murdered?
Point me to your investigative report!
The notion that the entire “MSM” is engaged in a coverup is idiotic
Why?
Well maybe it is not a cover-up because they believe everything that Obama tells them.
But no intelligent person that is not an Obamaite can believe that the press/media has done their job for the American people concerning Benghazi..
... and in 2010 was hired as Senior Editor and "underblogger" to Andrew Sullivan
Is that anything like being 'catcher'?
They said it was a spontaneous demonstration caused by a youtube video. Then they told lie after lie about every aspect of the tragedy.
Now they are writing about themselves and lying again.
-PJ
“Like someone who shouts “thief!” the second his keys go missing, much of the conservative echo-chamber has a hyper-aggressive penchant to see conspiracy where they’d do better to see questions in need of answers. “
OK, I’ll bite. Here’s some questions in need of answers. Did you ask these?
1. Where was President Obama during the crisis on the night of Sept. 11, 2012?
2. Why was no assistance provided to the people at the consulate?
3. What assets were available at the time?
4. Who gave the order not to provide assistance?
5. Who instructed Susan Rice to blame the video for the attack?
6. At the time the administration was blaming the video, it was known to that administration that the incident was actually a terrorist attack that had nothing whatsoever to do with the video. Why did the administration blame the video?
7. Why did the talking points change so many times before Ambassador Rice was sent out to blame the video? The earlier versions of the talking points mentioned a terrorist attack. Why was this information removed?
8. Why did President Obama go back to bed that night?
9. Who was in charge?
10. Where was Secretary Clinton during this time?
11. How many CIA personnel were on site that night?
12. What was their assignment?
13. Who authorized their assignment?
14. Is Jay-Z cool or what?
15. Why are the CIA personnel involved being subjected to harassment via monthly polygraph examinations?
16. Was there a weapons transfer program in operation in Benghazi?
17. Who was involved? Who were the recipients?
18. How was your Vegas trip, Mr. President? Did you have a good time?
Apparently, Mr. Bigelow likes to insult his readers. You’d think he’d consider the longevity of that plan.
I think Sally Sweetlies needs to show up here...
It is still trying to downplay what happened
then there is “phony scandal”
19. How much more does it pay, as a percentage, to NOT investigate news as opposed to investigating news?
Your #14 and #18 will get the quickest and most enthusiastic replies...
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