Comments on: That’s why God made cable news

by: Tim Miller

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:15:09 +0000

Terry,

Another really good take. It also seems ironic because the cable news channels have rendered the phrases, “Breaking News,” ” Developing Story,” and “Flash News,” as almost farcical.

by: thedetroitchannel

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:33:44 +0000

one other thing- before those pictures of your trip to amman start to slip off the page, might you consider doing a thumbnail in the nav bar?

i have to say, i really enjoyed your trip over there. thanks for taking the time to let us share in it.

by: Holly

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:32:57 +0000

Hey tdc….you are right. When I look at things like the picture of Saddam Hussein shaking hands with Rummy not so long ago (I’m not that old, and I was in elementary school when that picture was taken) and read the open letter that his attorney, Ramsey Clark, asked him to write, um, while I’m certain that his execution represented justice, I do wonder what that man knew that will now never be told…..

Sometimes I think life was easier when pre-packaged TV talking heads crap and wishy-washy newspaper “balanced” coverage was all we had. A lot less disturbing. But that’s the price we pay for empowerment, I suppose.

by: thedetroitchannel

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:59:59 +0000

i didn’t even know 20/20 was doing a piece about iptv, but i know this execution of saddam came as no surprise to the networks and cable operators as they all had plenty of bullshit ready to run on the subject.

not one of them showed saddam wearing his detroit tigers baseball cap either. that cap was given to him on an official trip to the united states back in the early 80’s. he was also one of the last people to be given the “key to the city” by then mayor coleman young. he was once a very close “friend” of the US.

not many seem to remember that though.

so, how was the piece on internet television?