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Gypsy · 04-12-2004, 12:31

Great article Jimbo.

Solid, IMHO the media always has and always will try to affect the outcome of many things including the GWOT with their own personal bias or spin (most not all..) The constant comparison to Vietnam for example...it makes me ill. I watched a special last night after Band of Brothers on THC, about the Screaming Eagles, and one COL (I apologize I missed his name) said...We did not lose, we left. (referring to the pull out from the region) This is NOT Vietnam...

The spin on words, tone of reporting etc feeds too many people that cannot or will not chose to employ critical thinking skills or educate themselves on any number of issues. The media intentionally (I believe) chooses sound bites to back up their spin, give coverage to all the negativity instead of reporting many positive things going on esp. as it relates to the WOT and I believe they give aid to the BG in their zeal to "report the truth" and malign the current Administration. (Yes I realize good news "doesn't sell" but that doesn't make it right)

That said, I believe We the People can and should hold them to responsible reporting. Think about the hollyweird types that denounce our Country as the Great Satan and reap the backlash from those that vehemently disagree with their politics...boohoo for them...citizens spoke out. Refusing to buy their music, read their books, go pay top dollar for their movies. The same can be done to the Dan Rathers and Peter Jennings of the world. I know I'm not the only one to have contacted some of the cable news stations regarding their obvious bias. Maybe one person cannot make a difference...but I know I am not alone in thinking this way and if enough people write/call etc and demand integrity and personal accountability in reporting...we might just get it.

Just my .02

Edited to add: Most important....I believe we in America MUST continue to support our Military in their actions. Our will needs to remain strong in support of the brave Men and Women fighting to defeat the terrorists and not back down ever, despite the reporting that takes place.

04-12-2004, 12:31	#162
Gypsy Area Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 7,133	Great article Jimbo. Solid, IMHO the media always has and always will try to affect the outcome of many things including the GWOT with their own personal bias or spin (most not all..) The constant comparison to Vietnam for example...it makes me ill. I watched a special last night after Band of Brothers on THC, about the Screaming Eagles, and one COL (I apologize I missed his name) said...We did not lose, we left. (referring to the pull out from the region) This is NOT Vietnam... The spin on words, tone of reporting etc feeds too many people that cannot or will not chose to employ critical thinking skills or educate themselves on any number of issues. The media intentionally (I believe) chooses sound bites to back up their spin, give coverage to all the negativity instead of reporting many positive things going on esp. as it relates to the WOT and I believe they give aid to the BG in their zeal to "report the truth" and malign the current Administration. (Yes I realize good news "doesn't sell" but that doesn't make it right) That said, I believe We the People can and should hold them to responsible reporting. Think about the hollyweird types that denounce our Country as the Great Satan and reap the backlash from those that vehemently disagree with their politics...boohoo for them...citizens spoke out. Refusing to buy their music, read their books, go pay top dollar for their movies. The same can be done to the Dan Rathers and Peter Jennings of the world. I know I'm not the only one to have contacted some of the cable news stations regarding their obvious bias. Maybe one person cannot make a difference...but I know I am not alone in thinking this way and if enough people write/call etc and demand integrity and personal accountability in reporting...we might just get it. Just my .02 Edited to add: Most important....I believe we in America MUST continue to support our Military in their actions. Our will needs to remain strong in support of the brave Men and Women fighting to defeat the terrorists and not back down ever, despite the reporting that takes place. __________________ My Heroes wear camouflage. Last edited by Gypsy; 04-12-2004 at 12:48.
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