Watermelons (?!), Washington, and What We Call “News” Today
I will agree with Dan Rather on one point in this piece: Journalism was definitely different – better – back in his day. There’s a reason why the media was labeled “the liberal media” – because it was based on very high journalism standards – it was based on FACTS. Today, it is sadly considered the “norm” to see news anchors blissfully showing off their ignorance, pretending to seem as dumb as they believe their viewers to be.
It’s nothing less than insulting to listen to a self-proclaimed journalist or news anchor treat his readers or viewers like a bunch of Fox News watchers, who know absolutely nothing about what is going on in the world.
Take a lesson from today’s most admired journalists – like Rachel Maddow, for starters – try to be as well read, accurate and informed about the topic you are covering. It is the highest form of respect you can give your audience.
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