to be born.
In general, the talking heads on MSM have been just that for the last eight years: talking heads. Allowing guests to spew whatever nonsense may be the talking point of the day. Follow the shiny object of the moment.
There are obvious corporate financial interests and agendas at play, but I think 9/11 and the whole "you're unpatriotic if you disagree with the President!" meme cemented their role as lackeys.
Whether it's due to genuine personal outrage or perhaps a few are obtaining a glimpse of the possibility to obtain professional credibility, several unexpected outbursts and push backs are happening about the torture issue. The Shep Smith of Faux blowup is the prime example. (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG2VF4a0LWs )
There is SO MUCH TO BE UNCOVERED in Washington. So many layers of corruption that have largely gone unchecked for decades.
How I wish they would dive in and do their jobs.
INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATE.
I double dog dare them. In times like this names go down in history for those who step up and do the right thing.