Factualish Journalism
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Oh, that Chicago Tribune. Usually journalists will thinly veil their manipulation of facts in pursiut of getting their message across. Not so with Chicago Tribune reporter Mark Silva. Here's a man with the guts to stand up and say, "I'm a journalist, and I'm not afraid to just make stuff up." We admire your stand against impartiality and objective reporting, Mr. Silva. Though only a bold few are courageous enough to dress up their political views in the guise of unbiased newsmaking, even fewer forego the guise altogether. Most impressive.
From the Chicago Tribune:
President Bush, insisting that "the fight in Iraq can be won,'' said today that the withdrawal of U.S. forces which everyone wants will come when "conditions on the ground are right.''
Ethics, standards, and grammar be damned. That's some powerful stuff right there. So powerful, in fact, that our resident iceman, Mr. Popsicle, says you deserve a big thumbs up!
