An interesting clip on the way liberal-left blogs merge into the mainstream media:
My Comment:
Someone might counter this with the argument that Fox, Limbaugh, and right wing talk-radio more than make up for the mainstream bias. Now, there’s some truth in that, if you’re only thinking in terms of popular appeal. But no one thinks of Fox etc. as unbiased. The mainstream outlets claim objectivity and have the imprimatur of “news” – not “opinion”. Their responsibility is greater.
Also, it’s doubtful if conservative voices would be so shrill if mainstream news were more even-handed.
Who started the culture wars isn’t a useful question to raise at this point. More useful is, who’s going to end them?
This doesn’t surprise me in the least. Left wingers, especially those in the media, are not intellectually curious people. They are absolutists and stand on top of the mountain looking down on humanity as prophets without doubt. No amount of data, no argument, no historical experience will shake their faith euro-socialism
I should preface my comment by saying that I am not a fan of overtly political blogs, left or right for what are hopefully obvious reasons.
That said, I have two thoughts. First, this isn’t really surprising. Second, it’s a pretty neat trick, if what the video says is true.
As I said, I am not a fan of Kos, or any other political blog, but it’s pretty amazing that he apparently is not the de facto director of programming at MSNBC. Can a seat on GE’s board be far off?
Should read:
“…..apparently is NOW the de facto director of programming at MSNBC.”