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Originally posted by Bingo@Nov 25 2004, 04:16 AM
You're like one of those dolls ... you pull a string on your back and venom just pours out. How can you be so angry all the time? Honestly?
1.You're so full of crap it isn't even funny
2.You're an opinionated SOB just like the rest of us
3.relish in an opportunity to rub your opinion in the face of those who disagree with you
4.a smug holier than thou attitude
5.love to blow smoke up the readers skirt to appear balanced
6.you don't have a clue about the media down here
7.You also display zero understanding of where the average Joe is getting their information
Seven somewhat personal attacks in one post Lanny? Do you honestly not understand what keeping it inpersonal means, or do you just not care?
I've made it clear from the start, and maybe it's the clearness that frustrates you the most, and I guess that makes sense. Someone as emotional as yourself on pretty much every topic must be driven crazy by somewhat that just calmly sticks to his guns and doesn't waiver all that much.
The media elite as a definition isn't mine. It's a well known concept in media circles believed by some and admonished by others. You don't have to buy into it, in fact I told you that weeks ago when you said you were going to school me on the topic, but many, many do believe it to be true.
Like I said ... disagree all you like, but get a grip man.
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Here we go. "Are you so angry all the time?" More hand waving and accusations I see (second time in this thread when someone calls you out on a weak ass argument). All while ignoring the points that hammer you where you live. I should expect nothing less from someone who considers Bill O'Reilly a journalistic stalwart. You've learned to apply the tricks of his trade very well. I think from this point forward I shall just refer to you as Billgo.
Oh, and yes, you have been very clear. You have stated that the media is left wing, with zero to back it up in a historical or measurable way. Andy Rooney said that CBS is left leaning, so it is undeniable (and I have agreed that CBS is the most left of all the old media) and it is wrong of them to even be on the air. But you seem to have completely lost the point that has been made all along and that is, to what extent is their left leaning and where exactly is center, failing to even point out where the median point would be let alone the average? You like to say that FoxNews "leans" right, but in reality they are extremely right wing and extremely biased. Just how many of the other networks are run by those who used to work for Democrats in office? How many of those networks have senior staff who are affiliated and work directly with far left think tanks and political organizations? None. They are so far right that is makes everyone else appear to be on the extreme left. The "old media" has continued to attempt to abide by the Fair Play doctrine that Reagan struck down, which was put in place to ensure that media outlets were fair and balanced, something that FoxNews and the new media has not. I mean if you don't understand that completely blows the crap out of your media argument, well you don't have much comprehension of the subject matter.
You love to hold yourself up as the voice of someone who "calmly sticks to his guns and doesn't waiver that much". News flash. Your approach does not make your stance any more substantial in any way. It makes all the sense in the world that you backed Bush. He's another guy that "calmly sticks to his guns and doesn't waiver that much". Even when he's dead wrong and can't produce anything to back up his argument either. How many more inaccuracies and flaws in your argument have to be pointed out to you before you realize you're just like your buddy Bush and out of your element? Do yourself a favor. Get a grip on the subject matter!
I'll try and put it into terms you can understand. You continue to spew this line of BS that "old media" is still the powerful media elite that controls much of what people think about politics and the state of the country. And you continue to ignore the power and place of the "new media" in setting public opinion. Look at your own situation and what hardcore Flames fans feel is the place to get their information. The established media just doesn't cut it anymore for most fans (those that have a serious unterest and have an impact on the support of the game because of their enthusiasm) and they come to CalgaryPuck for that very reason. Of course CalgaryPuck also tells the reader what they want to hear, which sells a helluva lot better than the established media (we've all whined about their negativity in the past and wanting a more positive message that aligns with our values which is what CalgaryPuck provides). This is the same way the new media works, playing to the emotions of the viewer and getting them hooked on the skewed view of things rather than reality. Its a big seller, especially in a country that is polarized and slit down the middle. I hope this will sink home for you. Maybe you'll figure it out when you find that The Drudge Report gets more hits in a day than ABC News and has a viewership larger than any of the networks hit prime time shows. The new media is not just TV. It is a combination of TV, radio, print, multimedia, education and social engineering that sets a new standard for the established media to follow. The center line has been moved and the bar has been raised. The "old media" hasn't even begun to get a grip on the changes that have taken place and the left (the Democrats) just realized how badly they have have fallen behind because of it. Starting to figure it out?