10-16-2003, 08:30 PM
I thought it was clear I was talking about what journalists *should* be doing, and what we *should* expect from them, rather than giving a bitter, cynical analysis of what actually happens.
"I suggest you look at Al Jaziera and Fox News, and try to tell me that a shred of objectivity exists in either place."
Duh. Is this a good thing? Because my point was that it's a bad thing, and that supporting a position to the contrary for nationalistic reasons is stupid.
I don't disagree with you about what journalists unfortunately tend to be, both these days and historically, nor do I disagree with you about what value this subtracts from the news. What I wonder about is why this is counter to my post. Superstar reporters? What does that have to do with what I wrote?
Sorry if I'm not sharp enough anymore. I think I'm losing my edge.
Jester
"I suggest you look at Al Jaziera and Fox News, and try to tell me that a shred of objectivity exists in either place."
Duh. Is this a good thing? Because my point was that it's a bad thing, and that supporting a position to the contrary for nationalistic reasons is stupid.
I don't disagree with you about what journalists unfortunately tend to be, both these days and historically, nor do I disagree with you about what value this subtracts from the news. What I wonder about is why this is counter to my post. Superstar reporters? What does that have to do with what I wrote?
Sorry if I'm not sharp enough anymore. I think I'm losing my edge.
Jester