Journalistic ethics

[merrylander]

As far as I am concerned I apply PTI to the lot.

[d-ray657]

It appears that Tom Toles has been channeling our discussion. The relevant part of the linked page is not the cartoon, but the rant that he also publishes. It includes a beautiful quote "Excuse the cold water, but all opinions are NOT created equal."

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tom...=roll_toonsvid

Regards,

D-Ray

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by merrylander

As far as I am concerned I apply PTI to the lot.

Rob, we have always known you to be a wise man, so I guess I'll have to give my wife credit for some wisdom too.

Regards,

D-Ray

[merrylander]

Don, not a wise man just been around longer than most. I also figured the reason why I had two eyes and two ears but only one mouth was to do more looking and listening than talking.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Don, not a wise man just been around longer than most. I also figured the reason why I had two eyes and two ears but only one mouth was to do more looking and listening than talking.

But also the understanding to know when not to listen.

Regards,

D-Ray

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

But also the understanding to know when not to listen.

Regards,

D-Ray

Only because I have a weak stomach and I hate chucking my cookies.

[d-ray657]

A recent post by Chas led me to another article in Salon. This one is about the effect of media, including creating the inclination, in those infused with media programming, of the ability to not let the facts get in the way of beliefs. It is an extremely frightening article.

http://www.salon.com/news/media_crit...media_messages

Regards,

D-Ray