The American Spectator

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p>Also, let's face it, the media is not to blame for this debacle. The media is as fickle and transparent as Mr. Stein's cats and most of us know it. br> -- David P. McClary br> Traverse City, Michigan /p> p> Ben Stein seems to have conveniently forgotten that journalists sell newspapers (or web advertising) by exaggerating controversies. In fact, that is exactly what put The American Spectator on the map. Mr. Stein himself would have done the president a great service if he had implored him not to attack Iraq in 2003. Instead, Mr. Stein has been a patriotic cartoon of a troop supporter for nearly four years. Only now is he willing to say that the invasion was a mistake. For those of us who cringe at the sight of George W. Bush and enjoy listening to NPR with our cats, this is a moment of vindication. Don't worry, we're only going to shower Bush with the ignominy that he deserves -- we don't do lynchings, since we oppose the death penalty. br> -- Abe Grossman br> Pleasantville, New York /p>

I too am utterly disgusted with the MSM, in fact I loathe it. My preference for media content has vastly narrowed over the years with my awareness of virtually any type of programming whether it is entertainment, news, or documentaries; conveyed through theaters, books, TV, or radio; all have their liberal ideology bleeding through.

p>I wouldn't mind it so much if conservatives had a fraction of the influence that liberals have over the MSM. But it demonstrates the power of media when a duly elected Republican majority is intimidated from using its own power vested in them by the people to do what they have been elected to do. br> -- John Nelson br> Hebron, Connecticut

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