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Dear Media,
Feb. 16th, 2006 04:01 pmStop talking. Seriously.
I, generally, dislike the Bush administration. I dislike some of the things they do. I, generally, like it when the media tries to hold them accountable for things like tax policy and the Iraq War.
All the same, the Cheney hunting story is driving me insane.
Seriously, why is this still a story on Thursday? As near as I can tell its because Cheney, having just sent a shot consisting of thousands of metal pellet into a friend of his, did not immediately pull out his cell phone, call the White House press corp and schedule a news conference to announce that fact.
Alright, fine. Two points, though:
And don't even get me started on the whole "Cheney was drunk!" conspiracy theory. I've seen Flat Earth supporters with better arguments!
So, media - if you wouldn't mind shutting the fuck up about a non-issue, that would be great! Hey, if you think you'll be short on stories after doing that you could always cover, say, the President's budget. Or domestic surveillance, or the fact that oil prices cratered a few days ago. Or the fact that the Earth really is flat after all!
I, generally, dislike the Bush administration. I dislike some of the things they do. I, generally, like it when the media tries to hold them accountable for things like tax policy and the Iraq War.
All the same, the Cheney hunting story is driving me insane.
Seriously, why is this still a story on Thursday? As near as I can tell its because Cheney, having just sent a shot consisting of thousands of metal pellet into a friend of his, did not immediately pull out his cell phone, call the White House press corp and schedule a news conference to announce that fact.
Alright, fine. Two points, though:
- He had just shot a friend of his. If he had immediately called the press and told them about it, he would be accused of having no concern for that friend of his. Given that Cheney is human, I have to assume he did, indeed, have concern.
- You're right - open government is important. I wish Cheney and Bush had revealed the names in their energy commission so long ago. This, though, has nothing to do with government. I'm not sure Cheney had any obligation to tell the press whatsoever. Hey press, want to know something? Get off your lazy, fat asses and do some goddamned research.
And don't even get me started on the whole "Cheney was drunk!" conspiracy theory. I've seen Flat Earth supporters with better arguments!
So, media - if you wouldn't mind shutting the fuck up about a non-issue, that would be great! Hey, if you think you'll be short on stories after doing that you could always cover, say, the President's budget. Or domestic surveillance, or the fact that oil prices cratered a few days ago. Or the fact that the Earth really is flat after all!
