Thu
Dec 24 2009
03:59:pm
By: EricLykins shortURL
Race to the Bottom for U.S. News Programming
"Let's admit that hatred as a motivating and unifying emotion is stronger than news to inform citizenry and allowing them to make informed decisions in a democracy."
Cable networks are moving toward opinion based programming in prime time. And the zombie apocalypse is upon us. Free vaccination at the link.
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- Bean on His Staceyness, Mayor Burchett, & the Governor (5 replies)
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- In the wake of KTSC - another local vendor contract that needs a closer look (2 replies)
- Burchett: Duncan may have to resign as Trustee (3 replies)
- Gov. Haslam's administration fires top TDEC officials (1 reply)
- More Campfield greatest hits (35 replies)
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- Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl (WBIR)
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- Editorial: Time to talk -- and listen (Commercial Appeal)
- Gaylord Opryland Resort's gardener tends to 50,000 plants (Tennessean)
- Free speech rights, anti-bullying fight collide (Tennessean)
- Ex-governor, other leaders had ties to failed East TN bank (Tennessean)
- E-gadgets shape future of education in Williamson County (Tennessean)
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- 2 brought to Erlanger after Marion County crash (Times Free Press)
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- Stock index futures signal lower Wall Street open (Reuters) (Yahoo Business)
- GM aims for 10 percent profit margin over next few years: report (Reuters) (Yahoo Business)
- Greek parties face EU bailout deadline (Reuters) (Yahoo Business)
- FACT CHECK: Obama, GOP spin recent energy stats (AP) (Yahoo Politics)
- Obama: US in 'lockstep' with Israel on Iran nukes (AP) (Yahoo Politics)
- Chrysler's "Halftime" ad: a roadmap for America? (Reuters) (Yahoo Business)
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- Goldman's Blankfein campaigns for gay marriage (Reuters) (Yahoo News)
- GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP) (Yahoo Politics)
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