Newsworthy blog post about MSNBC newscaster Mika Brzezinski's refusal to air a Paris Hilton story instead of an Iraq war story. The author points to the fact that many social news networks (like NewsTrust) put an emphasis on more serious news stories, suggesting a possible alternative to big media's focus on tabloid and celebrity journalism. This is only a blog post, not a full analysis, but offers food for thought on an important topic. Particularly this quote: "News is there to inform, true -- but not to dictate what we need to be informed on. It's a subtle but important distinction."

Great U tube video clip where Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC refuses to read a Paris Hilton story. Poor Mika gets little support from the two guys on the show, they tease her. However she has gained me as a real fan. I'm gonna switch to watching MSNBC just to see her.

Well, the issue here is the link, which is interesting. Seems more of the early morning orchestrated camp, as it manages to retain its surreal breezy feel. I'm sure Hilton's PR people are thrilled. But nice to see the morning "news" banter finally broach the issue even in parody. Regardless, the blogger appears naive when claiming that the news should have no power to decide what is newsworthy. Basically, it's newsworthy if the journalists deem it so, and we rely on their expertize. What is distinguishing about NewsTrust, as the blogger seems to miss, is that there is indeed editorial oversight. And it's a good thing.

In full disclosure -- I wrote this post. I find social news sites fascinating. Currently I am a netscape navigator. One aspect of the video I didn't go into (which another commenter did) -- the two guys in the video offer no support. In fact, I found them to be berating. Their comments related to journalism are somewhat snarky and show little respect for someone who is, as I said, going with her gut -- something I respect.

The poor lady served more time than Lying Libby, and she wasn't even perjuring herself to coverup treaason. Perhaps she did not have the appeal of a Jeff Gannon or a Scooter Libby.

I totally agree with Mika. Why oh why do we keep hearing about this type of celebrity? I care not.