Category Archives: News blogging

The latest Sarah Palin rumors

Posted on September 6, 2008 by David St Lawrence

The nicest thing about the Internet is that there are thousands of people doing research for you on almost every possible subject. Bloggers and journalists need not embarrass themselves by spreading old and discredited rumors about the top political candidates … Continue reading →

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Watching C-Span clears up misconceptions

Posted on September 5, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Watching the Republican National Convention on C-Span last night was an interesting experience. I got to see unadulterated subject matter without distracting and biased comments! It hit me hard that my past rejection of most things political came from having … Continue reading →

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Like a waiter with his thumb in your soup….

Posted on September 4, 2008 by David St Lawrence

The talking head model of news broadcasting and newspaper editorializing / reporting leaves a lot to be desired. Secondhand news that is pre-digested by someone who "knows what you should hear" is no substitute for first-hand exposure to the source. … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin will make the next few months very interesting

Posted on August 29, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Palin

Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, John McCain’s running mate.

Down to earth, executive experience and a hockey mom.

The American Presidential race will be a thriller
and the Republican Party may never be the same.

How her experience compares with Barack Obama’s.

(Top photo courtesy of No Looking Backwards)

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