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fiberguy
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Re: The GLobe generally stinks

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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"Complaining is the least path of resistance for the self-reitchous and lazy ... those who also never take the time to point out a good fortune when the opportunity presents itself. It says a lot about one's moral character." - Unknown


vpoko
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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.

fiberguy
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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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