Typhoon1244 said:
I learned this in CRM class: "this is stupid."
I'm going to make this real simple: Ann Coulter doesn't know what she's talking about. She is free to lie because no one is holding her accountable. She's no more a journalist than Limbaugh or Franken are.
I don't think you're stupid, TB. Don't act like it.
When I was a liberal, I used to think that there was some sort of
crown you had to be wearing to take part in public discourse of the issues. Now, I do not. We have, however, lost something.
Ann Coulter has as much right to say what she says, and for that speech to be regarded as accurate and truthful speech as you, me, or any so-called "journalists" (a word which used to have a very specific meaning, before the dawn of crusading liberals in print and TV reporting) until that speech can be proven wrong. Even Al Franken needs no additional certification for his speech. The content will lead to the public perception of Franken, and all of the rest of us. Right now, I have yet to find reason to doubt her content.
As for all of these cute websites people have, I first look at their agenda. Is it to be, to borrow a phrase, "fair and balanced?" Or, is it the very essence of bias? I choose "B," as a current informed consumer of media, and past manufacturer of media.
While I encourage everyone to take part in discourse, I am disturbed by the tone of much of this. Juvenile behavior from adults. Charges of creating a war for personal gain. Things that even the speakers know is wrong, but they say them anyway.
I can't help that this tone encourages our enemies.
People used to know where to draw the line, and how to conduct themselves in public discussion. It seems we have lost much of that knowlege.
And Typhoon, if you have a link to what Ann wrote that you think is wrong, pleease post it.
Heck, I might end up agreeing with you.
