Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Media Fargo: Today's headlines.....and yesterday's too.


Here is a look at some of the same headlines from different news outlets. I like to look at the headlines from what their political affiliation is perceived as. For example, Fox News is a Republican mouth piece, CNN is more liberal. MSNBC is always a Republican wanting to be a liberal, or at least has the appearance of a liberal. NPR is the third party always making sense, but no one is listening. The BBC is kinda a foreign dignitary speaking to us - a different view point. I added a newspaper to the mix just for fun.

CNN.com
Lawmakers among Afghan bomb victims
'07 deadliest year for US troops in Iraq
Pakistan lawyers called to action

BBC News
'40 dead' in Afghan suicide blast
Turkey moves to change speech law
US rebukes Yahoo over China case

MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines
Record 1-day haul for GOP's Paul
Afghan lawmakers killed in blast
Panel OKs Mukasey's nomination


FOXNews.com
Pakistani Judge Urges Lawyers to Resist Emergency Rule
Senate Committee Approves Mukasey as Attorney General
Kerry: I'm Now Prepared to Fight Off Swift Boat Veteran


USATODAY.com News - Top Stories
2007 is deadliest year for US in Iraq
Senate panel advances Mukasey
Pakistan mulls election delay amid unrest

NPR Topics: News
Landslide Engulfs Village in Southern Mexico
Mideast Peace Summit Likely in November
Time Warner CEO Parsons Steps Aside for Bewkes


Let's see what's in today's news. Have a little caatching up to do since I was busy yesterday, however I have those headlines so let's start up.

Looks like 2008 Iraq War is the worst yet. CNN and USAToday is reporting that while NPR is reporting Peace Summits. Deadliest year ever and peace summits. let's see what FoxNews is reporting. John Kerry? How is that guys still in the news? i know he a cousin of GW Bush and was a fraternity brother of Bush, but the swift boat story? Those guys are really funny over there at Fox.

MSNBC is the only one reporting the only real presidential canidate story. Ron Paul raises a record number. In a day and age where the one with the most money wins, Ron Paul might become a thorn in the GOP's side. I hate typing that, but there are two Republican now - The Globalists and the Localists. The localists are the traditional republicans. They are the ones getting behind Ron Paul. Or should I say Dr. Ron Paul. He is a physician who does not charge uninsured patients.

Pakistan is apparently in meetings with the lawyers and the US rebuked Rupert Murdoch over China. Not sure if that is good or bad. I will have to check out that article to find out. I try to pay pretty close attention to the communication headlines. What we talk about and what we learn as a mass society comes from our TV, newspapers, radio stations and Internet. Senator Dorgan agrees with me on this view, so does the strangest list of groups you'll ever see supporting a cause. The NRA, the Christian Right Coalition, The Women's League of Voters, the Teamsters and the list goes on and on. I encourage people to research this topic now, before you loose the right now surf the net. Call Dorgan's people, they will be very helpful directing you towards some literature.

Today's Headlines, well the day I am posting headlines

CNN.com
Drug-tainted toys put kids in comas
Sheriff: Suspected deputy killer confesses
Grieving mom's plea draws Blackwater offer


BBC News
Georgia under state of emergency
Bush and Sarkozy declare Iran aim
UN official expelled from Darfur


MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines
NBC/WSJ poll: Clinton holds 20-point lead over Dems
Bush to Musharraf: Hold elections
Shuttle lands after tough mission


USATODAY.com News - Top Stories
Price of illegal drugs continues to increase
Tallest US man is 7-foot-8 Va. deputy
4M Chinese-made toys recalled because of toxic chemical


FOXNews.com
Iraqi Woman Given Gift of Mobility Thanks to US Soldiers
Bush: Musharraf Must Hold Elections, Give Up Military Post
Obama Sees Opening to Overtake Clinton in Iowa

NPR Topics: News
New York City Gets Tough with Homeless Families
Homeless Families a Growing Problem in America
Missouri Sex Abuse Charges Dropped


I really like the MSNBC headlines today telling us Hillary is leading the polls followed by Bush telling Pakistan to hold elections. Hillary.....Elections.....then the space shuttle. Interesting prominent headline placement. Let's see what the others are reporting. CNN is talking about the tainted toys, so is USAToday and that it. Kinda surprised Fox didn't jump on this legit fear story. The toy they are talking about is supposed to be a hot item at Christmas this year. Aquabuttons. Keep your eyes open and your mouths closed.

Blackwater, killer suspects, US becoming more hated across the world and Fox News promoting women's rights in Iraq via US soldiers. Bravo Bravo. Wait, they are reporting something on the upcoming election too. Hillary is....not 20 points ahead over in FoxLand, in fact Hillary is going to become overtaken in Iowa. And if you loose Iowa or NH, you are out according to all the experts.

NPR - 2 stories on the homeless. One to let you know NY is getting tough with the housing-challenged and the other to let you know NY will be contributing to the growing problem of homeless people. See you tomorrow.

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