Inside The Meltdown(PBS 2/17)

[deaconblues]

[brammy]

The sad fact is that many did see the Fanny/Freddie trainwreck coming and were trying to sound alarms.

[johnallg]

The news media is misnamed; it should really be called the "bad news media".

I would add overdramatize, sensationalism, hype, etc. to that!

I would add direct and orchestrate.

[wayang]

I agree completely.. Thanks ever so much, 'talking hairdos'...

[admin]

You will notice edits here. Please could we keep away from political views, however interesting they may be.

[wayang]

Edits duly noted, and sincere apology offered...

To put my point in a less specific (and hopefully, therefore, less provocative) way: big media is certainly guilty much of the time of what some might call "manufacturing consent"...

(...and thanks for pointing out that 'blue line' again, Peter...I don't want to draw another 'icing the puck' penalty...)

[admin]

Thanks Dane. You are right. Ignoring your position vis-a-vis the blue line could increase face offs in your end more often. I also both appreciate and admire your stick handling.

[wayang]

And, might I point out: you may just have saved me from ruining my chances of getting the next broadcast journalism job I apply for...

Once again, you're looking out for my interests in the friendliest way...(rather than, say, a Gordie Howe elbow to the adam's apple)...