Comments on: Ransom Note Editing At The Daily Show http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/ Since 2002, News, Technology and Pop Culture, 24 Hours a Day, Live and in Stereo. Editor of the PJ Lifestyle Website. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:32:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Fausta’s Blog » Blog Archive » MoDo: “I heard it through the grapevine” http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-2474 Fausta’s Blog » Blog Archive » MoDo: “I heard it through the grapevine” Mon, 18 May 2009 12:25:05 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-2474 [...] Back in 2003, Maureen Dowd was caught altering a quote from then-President Bush to apply a spin that was negative enough for the Gray Lady (the New York Times, not Maureen herself), a practice that James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal named “Dowdification.” (Related: see also, ransom note school of quote editing.) [...] [...] Back in 2003, Maureen Dowd was caught altering a quote from then-President Bush to apply a spin that was negative enough for the Gray Lady (the New York Times, not Maureen herself), a practice that James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal named “Dowdification.” (Related: see also, ransom note school of quote editing.) [...]

]]> By: Ed Driscoll » From Dowdifying To Cut & Pasting http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-2463 Ed Driscoll » From Dowdifying To Cut & Pasting Mon, 18 May 2009 01:04:28 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-2463 [...] Back in 2003, Maureen Dowd was caught altering a quote from then-President Bush to apply a spin that was negative enough for the Gray Lady (the New York Times, not Maureen herself), a practice that James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal named “Dowdification.” (Related: see also, ransom note school of quote editing.) [...] [...] Back in 2003, Maureen Dowd was caught altering a quote from then-President Bush to apply a spin that was negative enough for the Gray Lady (the New York Times, not Maureen herself), a practice that James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal named “Dowdification.” (Related: see also, ransom note school of quote editing.) [...]

]]> By: Ed Driscoll http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1789 Ed Driscoll Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:51:34 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1789 #18, aka "What???" Who's denying it? Although, who controlled Congress in the 1980s? Did you notice that, unlike what the <I>Daily Show</i> was attempting to portray, Cody Willard and the Tea Partiers were blaming both Democrats <I>and</i> Republicans last week? (See also link in comment directly above yours.) But then, I can understand why, as someone concerned with the national debt, you're probably not a big fan of either party right now, as well. <center><img src="http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/files/2009/04/obamadebt.jpg"></center> #18, aka “What???”

Who’s denying it? Although, who controlled Congress in the 1980s?

Did you notice that, unlike what the Daily Show was attempting to portray, Cody Willard and the Tea Partiers were blaming both Democrats and Republicans last week? (See also link in comment directly above yours.) But then, I can understand why, as someone concerned with the national debt, you’re probably not a big fan of either party right now, as well.

]]> By: what??? http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1788 what??? Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:38:11 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1788 I am a person who loves intelligent debate, based on facts that are clearly presented. That is why I will never visit this site again. Blaming the left for doing something that the right invented and perfected is laughable. You know, like running up deficits. Reagan tripled the national debt. Yes he did. Look it up. No amount of denial can overcome the facts. I am a person who loves intelligent debate, based on facts that are clearly presented. That is why I will never visit this site again. Blaming the left for doing something that the right invented and perfected is laughable. You know, like running up deficits. Reagan tripled the national debt. Yes he did. Look it up. No amount of denial can overcome the facts.

]]> By: HOTAiR Video: Career Criminal Politician GOP rep who voted for TARP booed mercilessly at tea party | Washington DC We The People Million Person March http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1786 HOTAiR Video: Career Criminal Politician GOP rep who voted for TARP booed mercilessly at tea party | Washington DC We The People Million Person March Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:39:01 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1786 [...] Ed Driscoll » Ransom Note Editing At The Daily Show [...] [...] Ed Driscoll » Ransom Note Editing At The Daily Show [...]

]]> By: Ed Driscoll http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1781 Ed Driscoll Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:13:03 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1781 Bill, I blame <a href="http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/2008/03/17/a-century-of-liberal-fascism/" rel="nofollow">H.G. Wells</A>. Bill,

I blame H.G. Wells.

]]> By: Bill http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1780 Bill Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:01:15 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1780 Whew, what a relief! And I just thought this nitwit thought Democrats were fascists. Apparently the whole US government is fascist, which is a totally non-nutty thing to think. Whew, what a relief! And I just thought this nitwit thought Democrats were fascists. Apparently the whole US government is fascist, which is a totally non-nutty thing to think.

]]> By: anonymous http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1779 anonymous Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:17:30 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1779 RM3 Frisker FTN: Another Babylon 5 episode dealing with media bias, which currently is available on-line, is Season 2's "And Now For A Word." It's not as harsh as "Illusion of Truth," but then the civil war hadn't started yet. Unfortunately, Season 4 isn't available on-line yet, so folks are going to have to get the DVD collection to see "Illusion of Truth." As you might remember, the reporter's name in "Illusion of Truth" was Dan Randall. <a href="http://www.hulu.com/babylon-5" rel="nofollow">http://www.hulu.com/babylon-5</a> <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/21077/babylon-5-and-now-for-a-word" rel="nofollow">http://www.hulu.com/watch/21077/babylon-5-and-now-for-a-word</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517706/" rel="nofollow">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517706/</a> <a href="http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/eplist.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/eplist.html</a> RM3 Frisker FTN:

Another Babylon 5 episode dealing with media bias, which currently is available on-line, is Season 2′s “And Now For A Word.” It’s not as harsh as “Illusion of Truth,” but then the civil war hadn’t started yet.

Unfortunately, Season 4 isn’t available on-line yet, so folks are going to have to get the DVD collection to see “Illusion of Truth.”

As you might remember, the reporter’s name in “Illusion of Truth” was Dan Randall.

http://www.hulu.com/babylon-5

http://www.hulu.com/watch/21077/babylon-5-and-now-for-a-word

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517706/

http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/eplist.html

]]> By: anonymous http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1778 anonymous Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:09:18 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1778 A few years ago, Fox News aired what was supposed to be a conservative "Daily Show" type program, called "The Half-Hour News Hour." As much as I wanted to like it, it was extremely painful to watch, because it was so bad. Some of the flaws that come to mind: * Jon Stewart was a comedian who happens to be liberal. Except for Dennis Miller, the folks at Fox are conservatives who were trying to be comedians. * "The Daily Show's" ability to produce topical humor almost every day shows a talent that "Half Hour News Hour" lacked. The Fox program aired once a week, and recycled old jokes to appeal to conservatives. * "The Daily Show" airs on Comedy Central, which people are already watching because of shows like "South Park." "Half Hour News Hour" aired on Fox News Channel, which meant it was preaching to the faithful. In my opinion, it also damaged the credibility of "Fox News," by demonstrating an intentionally conservative bias; thus (rightfully) providing more fodder for critics of Fox News. A few years ago, Fox News aired what was supposed to be a conservative “Daily Show” type program, called “The Half-Hour News Hour.”

As much as I wanted to like it, it was extremely painful to watch, because it was so bad.

Some of the flaws that come to mind:

* Jon Stewart was a comedian who happens to be liberal. Except for Dennis Miller, the folks at Fox are conservatives who were trying to be comedians.

* “The Daily Show’s” ability to produce topical humor almost every day shows a talent that “Half Hour News Hour” lacked. The Fox program aired once a week, and recycled old jokes to appeal to conservatives.

* “The Daily Show” airs on Comedy Central, which people are already watching because of shows like “South Park.” “Half Hour News Hour” aired on Fox News Channel, which meant it was preaching to the faithful. In my opinion, it also damaged the credibility of “Fox News,” by demonstrating an intentionally conservative bias; thus (rightfully) providing more fodder for critics of Fox News.

]]> By: Wu-Tang http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/04/18/ransom-note-editing-at-the-daily-show/#comment-1775 Wu-Tang Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:38:19 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/eddriscoll/?p=17126#comment-1775 "Wake me when we decide to shape the battlefield." Indeed. Conservatives let leftists set all the rules. Conservatives have even been tricked into calling leftists 'liberals' and 'progressives'. Leftists hurl the 'racism' slur, and conservatives defend themselves pathetically. Why don't conservatives attack leftists back for the slurs against Bobby Jindal and Condi Rice? “Wake me when we decide to shape the battlefield.”

Indeed. Conservatives let leftists set all the rules. Conservatives have even been tricked into calling leftists ‘liberals’ and ‘progressives’.

Leftists hurl the ‘racism’ slur, and conservatives defend themselves pathetically. Why don’t conservatives attack leftists back for the slurs against Bobby Jindal and Condi Rice?

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