I really shouldn't be responding to tuna's post, b/c there is no point in trying to save someone who is so brainwashed. He views every issue as "us vs. them", "republicans vs. Democrats". But, his arrogance is so frustrating, that I have to at least attempt to make my point.

Republicans are flat out hypocrites. They cry foul everything one of their own is "attacked" They'll blame the liberal media that has an "agenda" or freak out over a reference to Hitler (no, I'm not talking about Rush's use of the word Hitler Clinton, or femi-nazis). Their latest complaint is a newspaper critiquing Bush's SotU address. So, let's refute their arguments:

First, EVERYTHING is an editorial. It's impossible to report and not editorialist. Even if you try to cover an issue objectively (which rarely happens), the issue that you choose is an "editorial". Because you can't cover every issue, the ones you leave out are based on some subjective decision of what's important. The things not said are as much an editorial as what is reported as "objective".

Does fox news not editorialist? why was it called "supporting the troops" vs "anti war". is that objective? How come bush admitting that he had plans to invade iraq long before 9-11 not get tons of coverage? How about them having the "terror alert: high" stapled on their lower left corner at all times? Aren't they saying something with that? Is that reporting objective?

Anytime anyone comes out with anything anti-bush, the republicans shake with fear. God forbid people are exposed to the truth. And while we are at it, why do you even care tuna? I thought you said that the media has no influence on people and that they can search out for the truth on their own.

Finally, I'd like to point out the arrogance and contempt the writer had for the average american. Something about the comments "should be left for bloggers". It's a sad day when elected officials who are supposed to represent the people no longer respect said people. To mock the idea that average people can (and have the right) to discuss issues and have an opinion mocks the very concept of democracy itself. I think it's very safe to say that the internet is a much better source of information than anything i can find on tv (other than the daily show and the bbc). The writer's disdain for people having an opinion is similar to the guy who took over the simpsons following season 7. Instead of embracing the people who cared so much about the product, he created the comic book store to mock them. and we all know how that turned out.