"Breaking" News?

cricky101 · 01-21-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

So, a few minutes ago, CBS broke in with live coverage of Rep. Giffords being driven to the airport, apparently complete with a police escort and closed streets along the route. Really?! How is this breaking news?
Please, no political comments. This is just a commentary on the absurdity (is that a word?) of what passes as "breaking" news. Other examples include the live coverage of the hearse carrying Michael Jackson's body to the public funeral; and the JFK Jr. plane crash, when CNN aired footage for hours from "just a few minutes ago" of helicopters searching the LI Sound.
"We now go live to Walter Reed Medical Center, where Rep. Giffords has just had her first solid bowel movement since being shot. Chief Fecologist Dr. Daniel McGuffin will be giving a press conference, complete with Power Point presentation."
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Change the channel?

TonySmith · 01-21-2011, 02:07 PM

I watch very little network news for the reasons stated. It seems to be more entertainment than news. I read a daily paper for my news.

hotreds · 01-21-2011, 02:18 PM

Too many stations, too little news. I love the way Fox goes "around the world in 80 seconds." Talk about egocentric! It's wonderful to have options to the bias of the network news programs, but really important stuff does not occur 24/7! And, a lot of really important stuff won't fit nicely into a bubble-headed bleach blondes 60 second sound bite presentation.

01-21-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Too many stations, too little news. I love the way Fox goes "around the world in 80 seconds." Talk about egocentric! It's wonderful to have options to the bias of the network news programs, but really important stuff does not occur 24/7! And, a lot of really important stuff won't fit nicely into a bubble-headed bleach blondes 60 second sound bite presentation.

"...She can tell you about the plane crash with a gleam in her eyes. It's interesting when people die..."

hotreds · 01-21-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

"...She can tell you about the plane crash with a gleam in her eyes. It's interesting when people die..."

http://vodpod.com/watch/651310-don-henley-dirty-laundry

Kreth · 01-21-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I love the way Fox goes "around the world in 80 seconds."

Well, Faux News is a whole 'nother issue.
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Blueface · 01-21-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Well, Faux News is a whole 'nother issue.
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Wasn't it you that requested this remain non political?
Can't hold to your own commitment?

forgop · 01-21-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Wasn't it you that requested this remain non political?
Can't hold to your own commitment?

Nope

Kreth · 01-21-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Wasn't it you that requested this remain non political?
Can't hold to your own commitment?

I didn't make a political comment. Thanks for your iInput, though...

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Blueface · 01-21-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I didn't make a political comment. Thanks for your iInput, though...

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Silly me.

Fox News known for conservatiness.
Call them Faux News.

Nope. Nothing political there at all.
Not a hint at all.

01-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#2
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: "Breaking" News? I watch very little network news for the reasons stated. It seems to be more entertainment than news. I read a daily paper for my news.

01-21-2011, 02:18 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: "Breaking" News? Too many stations, too little news. I love the way Fox goes "around the world in 80 seconds." Talk about egocentric! It's wonderful to have options to the bias of the network news programs, but really important stuff does not occur 24/7! And, a lot of really important stuff won't fit nicely into a bubble-headed bleach blondes 60 second sound bite presentation. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.