5 minutes on CNN
Okay, so I sit down with my lunch to watch CNN and the first thing I hear is this quote from a CNN reporter on his thoughts about the LA immigration protests. (Tony somebody - my transcript)
Then, CNN cuts to a Rumsfeld press conference where he criticizes the media for not covering the bombs that don't go off in Iraq. He made a big point of how the recent pilgrimage reflected less deaths than last year, but he left out the massive presence of the Medhi militia this time around. They were in every picture.
"(I thought to myself) My goodness, what an economic statement all these people are making. You know they're not taking care of the fairways at your favorite golf course, they're not at home with your kids...."How could Tony leave out the place kickers? Or the Mariachi band members? Some more responsible blogger will probably cut it out of the transcripts tomorrow, but my jaw just dropped.
Then, CNN cuts to a Rumsfeld press conference where he criticizes the media for not covering the bombs that don't go off in Iraq. He made a big point of how the recent pilgrimage reflected less deaths than last year, but he left out the massive presence of the Medhi militia this time around. They were in every picture.
posted by mikevotes at
12:32 PM
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Did Rummy REALLY make that point. I can see it now.
"Does the media report the insurgent cells who are only at 70 or 80 percent bombing efficiency? Of course not."
My, these are the strange times.
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Bravo 2-1, at 2:28 PM
Oh, he did. It was the second point if you check the transcript at DoD later right after he praised Iran contra figure Weinberger, and before he took questions on the Russians giving the Iraq warplan to Iraq.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 3:03 PM
CNN is a disgrace. And the morning version of it is that much worse.
By the way, I completely agree with you about Pleasantville.
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JUSIPER, at 4:28 PM
Thanks Sini. I always like to hear I'm right.(heh)
And, I do have one thing about CNN. They've started broadcasting the CNNInternational show Your World Today at 11PM central/noon Eastern, and that is a real newscast. It's excellent. Just news, almost no soft stories, no opinion.
If you haven't caught it, check it out.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 4:36 PM
Yes, you are right, the international thing is good. I can't even begin to imagine what its ratings and demographics are like compared to the shows at 11 and 1 EST.
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JUSIPER, at 8:11 AM
Well, the fact it's still on 6 months later shows it must be okay(of course it's also free filler.)
And, you figure its three hours fall at 7 or 8 in the mideast, and 5-7 or so in europe, so it's got to be CNNI's top show.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 3:04 PM
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