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February 18, 2012
"People are nervous, jittery in this media climate of what if, what if, maybe, perhaps, could be…when there is simply no reason to feel nervous."
"Like a bearded nut in robes on the sidewalk proclaiming the end of the world is near,the media is just doing what makes it feel good, not reporting hard facts. We need to start seeing the media as a bearded nut on the sidewalk, shouting out false fears. It's not sensible to listen to it." -- Michael Crichton
Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 18, 2012 6:08 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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Yes, a bearded nut who has the biggest megaphone in existence, and thus the ability to destroy people he doesn't like and ensure those he does like are protected from all consequences of anything they do or say.
This is a bearded nut that you should fear.
Posted by: sherlock at February 18, 2012 8:45 PM
But he's right; their power comes from people paying attention to them. I haven't watched TV "News" in several years, and I don't think I'm the only one.
Posted by: Brett_McS at February 18, 2012 10:06 PM
I quit watching TV news on Election Night 2008. In fact I didn't turn on the TV again for three weeks, and then only for a football game. I hardly watch TV at all any more.
Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2012 5:43 AM
...The bearded nuts who man the target control machinery for the minions of Sauron.
Posted by: monkeyfan at February 19, 2012 9:01 AM