On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:28:34 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:08:17 -0400, Drifting John
wrote:

On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:30:43 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:32:21 -0400, Infamous John
wrote:


***Note the last sentence. Perhaps you should not be so quick with
your judgement. ***

Even a blind pig gets an acorn once in a while.

The Telegraph is a wingnut publication and needs to be regarded as
such. Ditto KOS.... and I'm sure they get it right once in a while
too, but I'm not going to hold them up as a valid source, either.

Especially since they may not agree with your political views. We've a
couple folks like that here. Harry and jps come to mind.

Shoot the messenger.

In this case, it is probably OK to at least shoot at the messenger.

The term, "shooting the messenger" was about shooting the messenger
simply because he was bearing unwelcome news. It was always assumed
that this was wrong because the messenger had no agenda and he got
whacked purely because of content.

You must consider the purpose of these news outlets.... they *sell*
news and pander to their audience to do so effectively, some more than
others. IMHO, don't trust ANY of them, but try to listen to all of
them. Then YOU decide what is true. You won't find reality at The
Telegraph or KOS, but with enough information you can make an informed
guess at what *is* the truth.

Pardon me. I was under the impression you'd brushed them off before
becoming at all informed.
--

John H