The Problem With Journalism Is Personal

TRUE TO THE SAYING that you should never pick a fight with someone who "buys ink by the barrel," journalists often downplay their own image problem to point fingers at other damaged professionals. Priests and teachers take it on the chin, but politicians, personal injury lawyers, and car dealers have been journalistic adversaries for so long that many reporters would rather dance with them than spar with them. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dale Penn - Aug 22, 2007 - 7:15 AM PDT
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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

The writer's point gets lost in his obtuse writing style.

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Dale Penn
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by Dale Penn - Oct. 1, 2008

This is one of the more provocative opinion pieces on the media I've read from the right, elaborating on what is usually boiled down to the catch phrase "left wing media." With links to examples (all from media sources most likely considered "left" by those who frequent American Spectator) of plagiarism and such and makes several direct indictments of MSM, as not being up to the job of journalism. An article worthy of consideration on NewsTrust I think.

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