vpoko
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Re: The GLobe generally stinks
said by fiberguy  :said by AnonProxy :But at least they are on top of this one. No...! If you think the globe stinks.. then they stink! Don't come around here applauding something you don't like because they happen to be on your side of a vanity issue. Sorry, but this is a major problem - it's called being a sell-out. This is no different than being against, say, the dems because of their social issues and other issues, yet supporting them because they now support your side on the war. Wait, so he has to disagree with the Globe even when he agrees with the Globe, because they stink? It's sounds like he was giving credit where it's due, in spite of his dislike of the Globe. |
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fiberguy
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join:2005-05-20 | If the rest of their reporting stinks.. then wouldn't that show that this story stinks too?
It's called being a sell out. |
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vpoko
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| said by fiberguy :If the rest of their reporting stinks.. then wouldn't that show that this story stinks too? It's called being a sell out. Why? Even a bad newspaper hits it on the head once in a while. I hate Bill O'Reilly, but if I listen to him long enough there's bound to be something I agree with him on, and if I do I'd admit it. Doesn't mean that O'Reilly doesn't stink or isn't wrong 99% of the time, but 1% of the time he might have a point. |
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fiberguy
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| Why? Because when they are 1wwrong 99% of the time, you have to look at this in one of a couple ways.
1) They are a poor reporter and they have no credibility.
2) You don't agree with anything he says most of the time, yet you say they suck, however, when they agree with you then you give them a pass.
Either way, it all comes down to the credibility. You can't feel that strong against someone all the time and give them credit when you agree with them. This doesn't mean they got it right,.. their track record is that they just don't get it.. it just means that you are on the same side.
But, if they are always wrong, how can you be sure their intentions, reporting, and facts (even when you agree) are in fact going to be right?
It boils down to credibility.
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