Sunday, July 13, 2008

The Best and the worst political stories

One article that was interesting came from the NY Times.  The organizers of Netroots Nation, an event that will have a gathering of liberal bloggers,   have decided to make their own protest against FOX News.  While other publications and networks that wish to cover the event will receive a regular press pass, Netroots has decided to give FOX News a special pass.  FOX News would get an "Opinion News" pass. 
I just feel that this an interesting article because it just shows how many people are getting fed up with the quality of coverage that FOX News provides.  My only problem is that no one should think that EVERY FOX station is the same.  For example, the FOX station in Boston is very different from the FOX station in Binghamton, NY.  But nonetheless, I still find this article interesting and kind of funny.

Otherwise, at least from what I read, there was no other stories that interested me.  I feel that it is hard for political writers to make political matters sound interesting.  And that is the main reason why I depend on television for political coverage.  Because I don't have have to read political jargon and the news is short, quick, and concise.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi Tamara,

I think you hit an important point here about Fox Local News different broadcasts in various markets. I don't monitor the local news but I had a friend who was murdered last 4th of July in Vienna, Virigina. Her family and friends and the community were outraged with the absurd news coverage. Fox News actually had the audacity to highlight the fact that she was dolled up, wearing stillettos, and a sexy dress and somehow these gestured invited the perpetrator to kill her.

Personally, I can't stand watching the Cable version of National Fox News. The overbearing content and unrelenting propoganda makes me queasy and wonder how Fox viewers manage to keep their sanity.

Cheers,

Nemat