Information Underload

Sadly, while both the right and left have quickly jumped on their respective and predictable bandwagons to either support the Senator or condemn Lieberman's comments, I've read precious little issued forth in concern for the American military forces ostensibly being attacked with Iranian weapons, or by militiamen that are rumored to be trained at facilities within Iran.

Shouldn't we be debating whether or not to attack Iran based upon the threats ... Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Topics: Iran, Journalism
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jun 11, 2007 - 7:46 AM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 15, 2007

The article calls for information, rather than vaporous claims that are used to broaden the scope of military actions. Good call, but no mention of why the information is not allready provided.

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by Paul Keene - Jun. 12, 2007

Important point, but the author waited till the closing 2 paragraphs to present the main issue, which is the medias lack of veracity in checking facts and presenting independent reporting rather than simply regurgitating some elected talking head's spew.

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by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 11, 2007
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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 11, 2007
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by Bob Vermeers - Jun. 11, 2007

I believe it is good journalism because it asks some key questions that need to be answered before we engage in another military adventure.

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