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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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