![]() |
The Weblog at The View from the Core - Tue. 04/01/03 08:20:49 AM
|
||||
"Don't Ask the Media Who's Winning the War" A good article by Bobby Eberle at FrontPage Magazine today: The United States military is truly one of the marvels of the modern world. With sophisticated weaponry, exceptional training, and superior leadership, the men and women of our armed forces represent the absolute best combat force on the planet. Couple this force with the seasoned military planners and strategists back in Washington, and America has the team and the plan to win a decisive victory against Iraq. That is, unless you ask the media. According to America's media, not only is the war plan ill conceived, but worse yet, America is losing the war. A review of the transcripts from recent press briefings at the White House, Pentagon, and Central Command reveal an array of questions designed not to solicit information, but rather to solicit a denial. In fact, in many instances, the government and military briefers are not asked questions in which a simple statement of the facts will suffice. Time and time again, the briefers are presented with theoretical situations which they must deny and rebut. In other words, the media are often not working to report the news. Instead, they are looking to make news by throwing out a wild statement and seeing how the briefer responds. This is irresponsible at best, and a disservice to the American people who want to know what's going on with the war.... Lane Core Jr. CIW P Tue. 04/01/03 08:20:49 AM |
The Blog from the Core © 2002-2008 E. L. Core. All rights reserved. |
Previous | Day | Next |