Journalism 101

Fascinating discussion this morning on "Reliable Sources" on CNN.  Pick your sides carefully. This, my friends, is a moving target -

‘Journalists’ Tell Howard Kurtz Why Good News from Iraq Shouldn’t Get Reported

As CNN's Howard Kurtz accurately pointed out on Sunday's "Reliable Sources," few media outlets seemed at all interested in giving much attention to the great news out of Iraq last week regarding September's sharp decline in casualties. To Kurtz's obvious frustration, his guests - Robin Wright of the Washington Post and Barbara Starr of CNN - both supported the press burying this extremely positive announcement. I kid you not. After introducing the subject, [...]

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