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To: jbe who wrote (10542)	10/21/1998 4:11:00 PM
From: mrknowitall	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 67261

Well put jbe. I have to say that the difference between an appearance of der-spittzenheimer Carville on the morning news programs and Limbaugh is that one tunes into Limbaugh's show and gets what is to be expected - an overwrought (albiet funny, sometimes) dose of Republicanism. Carville and company appear on what too many people think of as "news" shows that make every effort to appear as stalwart protectors of the truth, all the while not-so- subtly promoting the anti-conservative, anti-Republican agenda and almost gleefully sneering at the right while they're at it. Mr. K.

To: jbe who wrote (10542)	10/21/1998 4:19:00 PM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 67261

Re your #3) I again totally agree with you that the line between journalism (i.e., reporting and analysis) and commentary is becoming blurred. The phenomenon you describe is what we call "advocacy journalism." (IMO, in this respect, "right-wing" publications, like The Washington Times, are the biggest sinners of all.) The difference between today and 100 years ago is not that the lines are becoming blurred. There never was a line. It's a relatively recent phenomenon of reporters pretending they're impartial. 100 years ago all papers had a point of view and they all still do today. The left wing viewpoint of the Mpls Star Tribune is reflected on every page ( even the damn sports pages ). That's perfectly fine. What's not so fine is their ridiculous and infuriating insistence that all opinion is segregated on the editorial page. Bull.