Big Media, Big Politics and Change We Can Believe In

After seeing an unknown Illinois senator electrify the 2004 Democratic
convention floor with a keynote speech, I then wrote: "Last night, while the networks slept, the cynics wept and the future revealed itself." Full Story »

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by Jeanne Roberts - Aug. 29, 2008

This is an interesting and well-written piece. It appeals in spite of the author's somewhat self-congratulatory mien, mostly because of the persistent repetition of the slogan, change is possible, which tugs at the hopestrings of an old cynic like me. The observations on politics and the MSM are also occasionally dead-on. All in all, a good read.

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by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 31, 2008
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by Lloyd Skole - Aug. 29, 2008

targets problem in main street media

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by Clark Davis - Aug. 29, 2008

This is one of the best written stories I have read in quite awhile and it is very informative especially concerning the pathetic MSM. Fifteen thousand news jerks at the convention and 4000 delegates. That's the problem. Even four hundred news creeps would be too many. I watched the convention on C Span and it was so great not have to put up with the idiots and their stupid patter. It will be harder to reform the corrupt media than to get America going again. I'm not sure when the ... More »

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