Saving the Legacy Media
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:50 pm by CrankyPerhaps if once – once – papers would defy their “conventional wisdom” and write a story that didn’t fall back on their own preconceived notions, people might be a little more interested in what they’re saying.
I mean, isn’t it a given that Republican presidencies cause homelessness, that there is only one rational opinion in the abortion debate and that poverty is the root cause of terrorism?
UPDATE: Bumped up to include new headlines plus a link to the offender’s home pages (click the by-line) (oops, still a bug or two to work out).
Bite me Associated Press, you got nuthin’!
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’ve got a few:
Global Warming Delayed By Bitter Cold, Snowstorms
Angry Blacks All Worked Up Over Nothing
Area Man Hiding In Bar From Responsibility, Wife
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I don’t know if I have enough “game” to play in this one:
George Bush discovered to not actually be Hitler
Shocker: Democrats found to be just as corrupt as Republicans
Plucky illegal aliens able to survive without government handouts
December 24th, 2008 at 9:20 am
That gadget is better than anything the old media has put out in decades. Vintage Cranky.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Headline:
Despite record state spending on education, study finds public schools still lacking needs for students; State taps Bush Administration for additional funding.
December 24th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Global cooling proof of global warming.
thus,
Decreased spending sign of booming economy.
Republican Presidency = global occupation.
Democrat Presidency = protecting the little guys.
Socialism is everyone’s answer to suffering.
(dang, even hurts my head to read what I wrote)
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Hey…thanks for the by-line!
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Nice addition!
January 4th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Here ya’ go:
Coleman wins election, Franken welcomed to Senate.