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KlatooBNikto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-03-05 08:26 AM
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In the opinion of our MSM, what makes an item newsworthy is if
it involves some one in a position of power or is a celebrity. All other items are based on their titillating or gory effects.
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SweetLeftFoot Donating Member (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-03-05 08:27 AM
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1. Or Americans
The US media don't report it if it doesn't have a strong, clear American link.
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Mist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-03-05 08:33 AM
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2. So true!
The rest of the world is a backdrop for the American stage. The insularity is amazing.
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SweetLeftFoot Donating Member (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-03-05 08:35 AM
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3. As a reasonably well travelled Aussie
I find that insularity astounding - especially in the red states areas.
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