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RandFan
11th August 2004, 11:34 AM
Drudge is reporting that Kerry and wife slept in seperate hotel rooms after a heated discussion. I know that most of you are saying, "well duh it's drudge" but I thought I would take the opportunity to point out that this type of story does not constitute news (IMO) and is simply tabloid journalism.

"Give us dirty laundry" --Don Henley

hgc
11th August 2004, 11:38 AM
Originally posted by RandFan
Drudge is reporting that Kerry and wife slept in seperate hotel rooms after a heated discussion. I know that most of you are saying, "well duh it's drudge" but I thought I would take the opportunity to point out that this type of story does not constitute news (IMO) and is simply tabloid journalism.

"Give us dirty laundry" --Don Henley You can call it tabloid "journalism" if you want, but there's a fine line between journalism and rumor-mongering.

evildave
11th August 2004, 11:38 AM
Agreed.

Cleon
11th August 2004, 11:41 AM
Originally posted by RandFan

"Give us dirty laundry" --Don Henley

Good tune.

Grammatron
11th August 2004, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by RandFan
Drudge is reporting that Kerry and wife slept in seperate hotel rooms after a heated discussion. I know that most of you are saying, "well duh it's drudge" but I thought I would take the opportunity to point out that this type of story does not constitute news (IMO) and is simply tabloid journalism.

"Give us dirty laundry" --Don Henley

The dirty laundry would be who did they sleep with in the separate hotel rooms? :)

Tmy
11th August 2004, 11:43 AM
Well I read that Kerry was mad at Teresa cause she was seen canoodling with BATBOY!!!!

Cain
11th August 2004, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by RandFan
Drudge is reporting that Kerry and wife slept in seperate hotel rooms after a heated discussion. I know that most of you are saying, "well duh it's drudge" but I thought I would take the opportunity to point out that this type of story does not constitute news (IMO) and is simply tabloid journalism.

"Give us dirty laundry" --Don Henley

I think your next thread should by titled "This is wrong." It will give you an opportunity to post a link and explain why child molestors are bad.

Snide
11th August 2004, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by Grammatron
The dirty laundry would be who did they sleep with in the separate hotel rooms? :)
Would you have a lower impression of Kerry if it was with a black woman with whom he had an illegitimate child?
;)

Grammatron
11th August 2004, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by Snide
Would you have a lower impression of Kerry if it was with a black woman with whom he had an illegitimate child?
;)

Don't care either way.

RandFan
11th August 2004, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by Cain
I think your next thread should by titled "This is wrong." It will give you an opportunity to post a link and explain why child molestors are bad. Well thank you for the input. The next time I learn about a specific case of child molestation I just might but I doubt I will start it in the politics forum.

Again, thanks.

RandFan

Snide
11th August 2004, 11:57 AM
Originally posted by Grammatron
Don't care either way.

You're no fun! :p

Grammatron
11th August 2004, 12:02 PM
Originally posted by Snide
You're no fun! :p

:p

Ok here's a "fun" response:

Only if that child was me.