[stevem99]

Rush Limbaugh certainly IS a member of "Big Media."

A lot of people have questioned the LJ story as reported, quite resonably too in my opinion. What about the early stories of gunshot wounds and torture that have now been ruled out by both her family and doctors?

[weegee]

Rush Limbaugh certainly IS a member of "Big Media."

Rush Limbaugh may have a substantial audience base but his involvement in a story allows his critics to readily disregard whatever he is presenting. He is not an accepted member of the media profession. He has received a broadcasting award and been savaged in the introduction speech for the same award.

President Clinton was able to quickly demonize Rush's profession. Mike Drudge is also not a "credentialed" member of Big Media.

The talking heads on the alphabet networks and at "trustworthy" papers like NY Times and Washington Post are considered "dependable" members of the media.