November 18, 2004
Tolerable versus terrible journalism
I've gotten some attention based upon my support of a certain liberal photojournalist's attempt to break what he felt was an important story in Fallujah. Interestingly enough, some think becuase I support a journalist who happens to be liberal in this instance, they jump to the conclusion that I support all liberal journalism. They should probably read my blog more (bookmarking it is optional).
No, there is a world of difference between reporting a valid if controversial story with a moderate degree of bias, and completely making stuff up, a la Robert Fisk.
Fisk has long had a reputation as a hardcore liberal apologist. His coverage of the Margaret Hassan murder and mutilation by terrorists is a perfect example of crossing the line from liberal media bias to blatant propoganda.
Fisk opines:
This revolting bile spewed forth by Fisk absolves the terrorists who abducted and murdered Hassan of all guilt, and not only that, it implys that the leader of a fledgling democracy is responsible for not only her death, but the murder of seven others.
Kevein Sites provided video and commentary from his perspective of an event he witnessed firsthand. Robert Fisk excretes his own twisted apologist views and sourceless street rumors into an editorial and tries to pass it off as a news article. There is a huge gulf of distance betwee these two viewpoints, and it would be worthwhile for all of us to remember that.
No, there is a world of difference between reporting a valid if controversial story with a moderate degree of bias, and completely making stuff up, a la Robert Fisk.
Fisk has long had a reputation as a hardcore liberal apologist. His coverage of the Margaret Hassan murder and mutilation by terrorists is a perfect example of crossing the line from liberal media bias to blatant propoganda.
Fisk opines:
So if anyone doubted the murderous nature of the insurgents, what better way to prove their viciousness than to produce evidence of Margaret Hassan's murder?
What more ruthless way could there be of demonstrating to the world that America and Alawi's tinpot army was fighting "evil" in Fallujah and the other Iraqi cities that are now controlled by Washington's enemies.
No, of course we cannot say that Alawi was involved in Margaret Hassan's death, even though he would have hated her political views.
Just because the "Interim Prime Minister" is widely believed in Baghdad to have executed seven prisoners in the Amariya Police Station just before taking office - he denies this - should not suggest he would ever have a hand in so terrible a deed.
But the question remains: Who killed Margaret Hassan?
This revolting bile spewed forth by Fisk absolves the terrorists who abducted and murdered Hassan of all guilt, and not only that, it implys that the leader of a fledgling democracy is responsible for not only her death, but the murder of seven others.
Kevein Sites provided video and commentary from his perspective of an event he witnessed firsthand. Robert Fisk excretes his own twisted apologist views and sourceless street rumors into an editorial and tries to pass it off as a news article. There is a huge gulf of distance betwee these two viewpoints, and it would be worthwhile for all of us to remember that.
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November 17, 2004
K'Mears Stores
As reported by a reputable news outlet, Sears and K-Mart, two retail giants, are set to merge.
Since both chains have such a strong base in the South, they are considering a new marketing strategy where stores below the Manson-Nixon line will be called "K'Mears" with the slogan:
"Y'all wanna buy stuff? K'Mears!"
Mama will be soooo happy. Now she can get all her Bob Stewart and Martha Villa stuff all in one place...
Since both chains have such a strong base in the South, they are considering a new marketing strategy where stores below the Manson-Nixon line will be called "K'Mears" with the slogan:
"Y'all wanna buy stuff? K'Mears!"
Mama will be soooo happy. Now she can get all her Bob Stewart and Martha Villa stuff all in one place...
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