Spam Alert: Re: OT and getting further OT all the time! Re: Off-topic, but interesting (Fiorina fired)

From: Randy McLaughlin <randy_at_s100-manuals.com>
Date: Fri Feb 11 02:50:29 2005

From: "Computer Collector Newsletter" <news_at_computercollector.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 6:56 PM
>>>>> if you're trying to convince us that journalistic integrity has a
> significant effect on Media, shouldn't you try to exhibit behavior
> serving as an example of that,
>
> My professional integrity doesn't preclude me from pointing out idiocy on
> a
> hobby mailing list.
>
> --- Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com> wrote:
>
>> Evan replied to me:
>> > Wishing I didn't have to say this: Anyone who feels the way you do is a
>> > fucking moron.
>>
>> You don't have to say it. In fact, if you're trying to convince people
>> of the merits of your position, personal attacks are likely to be
>> counterproductive. Even Fox News, which you have derided (and rightly
>> so), usually does not usually stoop to that.
>>
>> I pointed out the generally accepted "follow the money" argument that
>> explains how things work in any business or industry, and this is the
>> best that you can refute it? If Media really doesn't work the way that
>> I (and others) are claiming, wouldn't you have a better chance of
>> convincing us through the use of rational arguments? At the very least,
>> if you're trying to convince us that journalistic integrity has a
>> significant effect on Media, shouldn't you try to exhibit behavior
>> serving as an example of that, rather than as a counterexample?
>>
>> Eric

Lawyers are extremely lucky to not be associated with the media too much. I
know many lawyers and many in the "media" after shaking hands with either I
check my wallet. Generally speaking after shaking hands with a lawyer it is
still there (not always).

I can swear that people that believe "lawyers are the least trust-worthy"
are wrong!

I recently saw a report about Bush's plan for "privatization of Social
Security", the democratic party report said that the gain in retirement
income was expected to be around $2000/year, which was much less than Bush's
people were claiming. I was confused by the point that the media was
focused on the size of the paper bag the money was coming in rather than the
fact that there was a bag of money being offered.


Randy
Received on Fri Feb 11 2005 - 02:50:29 GMT