Bohemian Conservative
The Doom and Gloom Media Love to Gloat
Here's the headline: US military hits ammunition shortages.
They love the quagmire scenario for our troops, but, upon closer scrutiny, this is a story about nothing. Here's how it starts (italics are mine):
So why would responsible media print it? Because it attempts to make our efforts look futile, and that makes good copy, not to mention emboldens the enemy. I guess they're not very responsible...or honest.
They love the quagmire scenario for our troops, but, upon closer scrutiny, this is a story about nothing. Here's how it starts (italics are mine):
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States cannot keep up with military demand for ammunition which has more than doubled since the war on terrorism and the invasion of Iraq were launched, according to a Congress watchdog report.What report? What watchdog group? By not naming either, the story loses all credibility. Read the rest, and you'll see the story fizzle to nothing.
So why would responsible media print it? Because it attempts to make our efforts look futile, and that makes good copy, not to mention emboldens the enemy. I guess they're not very responsible...or honest.
posted by Mae at 12:37 PM
4 Comments:
Government owned production facilities?? I would think Winchester and Federal are up to the task of providing ammo.
Ammo from Israel, you know that has to be good stuff.
The media, whether it be print or visual, has never ever been know as "being responsible." They are only out for blood, IMHO.
Alice, you are so right. There is a saying in "the media" that goes like this: "If it bleeds it leads."
I know this because one of the many hats I've worn was that of radio announcer at an NPR station for 3 years in the mid 80's. I was a jazz DJ, but I know what went on in the news room. Nowadays, it's only worse.
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