MSM conceals Christopher Dorner’s “ideology”

[cwo_ghwebb]

I have long considered it ridiculous to report the political/social ravings of deranged murderers like Jared Loughner, the Tucson shooter. The salient point about these people is their derangement, not its ideological manifestation (ideology actually being too serious a word in these cases). And publicizing the ideological manifestation gives the lunatic a forum he doesn’t deserve.

I’ve also believed that the publication by journalists of the political ravings of murderers is opportunistic. That is, biased journalists seek political advantage by trying (often in the most attenuated way) to connect the ravings with right-wing thinking.

Confirmation of my latter thesis can be found in the handling of Christopher Dorner’s rambling manifesto in which he purports to explain himself. Dorner, it turns out, is a fan of President Obama, Dianne Feinstein, Colin Powell, Piers Morgan, Chris Matthews, Brian Williams, Soledad O’Brien, Wolf Blitzer, Meredith Vieira, Tavis Smiley, Anderson Cooper, and Ellen DeGeneres.

Meanwhile, he reviles the NRA and Wayne LaPierre, believing that the latter’s advocacy warrants the death of his family before his eyes.

But, as Charles Cooke points out, “in the combined 3,240 words of the lead stories from the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Associated Press, there is no mention whatsoever of the political contents of Dorner’s screed.” To be sure, they all mention the manifesto, but not what’s in it, even in New York Times’ specific post about the document.

Consistent with my first thesis, I agree with these editorial decisions, as does Cooke

MSM conceals Christopher Dorner’s “ideology” | Power Line

I agree with the author with one small disagreement. The Progressives don't give a rat's butt about civil reporting or behavior. IMHO they believe (almost as a religion) that the ends justifies the means. Therefore, they have the power to report or not report so many facts that influence public opinion.

[DipStick]

Who cares what a psycho cop killer thinks?

Oh, that's right, all progressive liberals are bad people and anyone who watches MSNBC is going to commit homicide.



FYI... as for your "ends justify the means" comment - this country was built by people who thought the ends justified the means.

[MMDad]

Originally Posted by DipStick

Oh, that's right, all progressive liberals are bad people and anyone who watches MSNBC is going to commit homicide.

Now you understand. Looks like your IQ has finally hit positive numbers.

[GURPS (Premo)]

Originally Posted by DipStick

Who cares what a psycho cop killer thinks?

because if he was a WHITE Guy with the stars and bars in the back window, this would be international NEWS

[abcxyz]

Originally Posted by DipStick

all progressive liberals are bad people

[cwo_ghwebb]

Originally Posted by DipStick

this country was built by people who thought the ends justified the means.

I hope you're not as ignorant with cars as you are with your postings.

[Lurk]

Originally Posted by cwo_ghwebb

I hope you're not as ignorant with cars as you are with your postings.

Crikey! Does this mean he's driving now?

[PsyOps (Premo)]

Originally Posted by DipStick

Who cares what a psycho cop killer thinks?

The only time we should care is when they are a crazed right-wing, racist, gun-toting, Christian zealots.