It has been a very interesting week in the Blogosphere.First, there is the ongoing Washington Post mess where bloggers called out inaccurate reporting by ombudsman Deborah Howell resulting in so many posts by angry readers that the comments section of her blog was turned off and she was forced to answer for her statements.
In another development this week, John Kerry posted two diaries on Daily Kos. Welcome to the community.
And finally, my favorite Blog reference this week came from everyone’s favorite Spokesliar – Scott McClellan. When asked about reports that the US has sent people to Syria to be tortured, Scottie played stupid then chose to deflect the question by blaming the reports on "bloggers".
If there was any doubts that Blogging was in the mainstream – this weeks developments should put them to rest.
Keep on Blogging!
Thought you might like to see my letter to Deborah Howell.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms. Howell,
It takes strong language to shock some people into reality, just like it takes a slap in the face sometimes to get people out of hysteria.
You've just been slapped in the face by the bloggers. Take a minute and digest it.
Don't just say arrogantly that you can hide behind your two year contract, and we all have to accept what you say.
American Democracy is way too important for that. Thank God we have bloggers who are caring enough and paying enough attention to seek truth.
Americans won't let you excuse corruption by blaming everybody. A very great loss of trust goes with that decision.
Traditional media has lost our trust. Bloggers are in the mainstream and more so everyday.
When those indicted are invited to government events, one knows the truth of the corrupt who care not for democracy at all, but only for themselves.
Great Letter. I will post it on the front page this evening. I want all of our readers to see it.
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