The Media/Journalism Thread

[DRW50]

I no longer see any difference between Fox News and other media outlets. This is beyond forgiveness. 

 

 

[Vee]

For the love of God:

 

 

[Khan]

I understand the need for objectivity as a journalist.  But, when your politicians do or say something that most people would agree is heinous, I think you need to set aside that objectivity and, in those moments, speak truth to power.  Like they used to say at Rolling Stone magazine, "if the president is a liar, call him a liar."

 

 

CBS and "60 Minutes" are getting their asses and everything else handed to them for this.  Good.

Edited March 2, 2020 by Khan

[Faulkner]

So Chris Matthews just announced he’s retiring from MSNBC minutes ago on air. Tonight was his last “Hardball.”

 

 

 

 

Edited March 3, 2020 by Faulkner

[DramatistDreamer]

[Faulkner]

Steve Kornacki looked shellshocked.

 

 

[Vee]

I thought it was a very classy statement. I've had many, many issues with Matthews but I also have mixed feelings about him and always have. At the same time I think he'd gone too far, and it won't be surprising if more unsavory stories about him come out. He should've probably lost the job for some of his comments re: Clinton four years ago.

[Roman]

well they should. a puff piece for a murderer.

[DRW50]

 

[Vee]

 

[Vee]

 

[DramatistDreamer]

Washington Examiner has always gotten side-eye from me. They seem very right-wing.

[DRW50]

There's been a lot of backlash on Twitter over Bill Maher's Chris Matthew defense last night (and he and Caitlin Flanagan attacking the victim). This is exactly what Maher has always been - why so many pretend he's some great hero for the left, I don't know. 

[Faulkner]

 

[Vee]

The NYT buckles to reader pressure.