tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27237113.post5603357754682996127..comments2024-02-10T00:21:03.699-08:00Comments on Embracing the Risk: Chris Matthews Just Wants to HelpMarkChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14783588922999884233noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27237113.post-29501093059934620702008-11-09T21:34:00.000-08:002008-11-09T21:34:00.000-08:00Mark,That does sound like a remarkably candid admi...Mark,<BR/><BR/>That does sound like a remarkably candid admission of bias, which I actually appreciate. Matthews succinctly provided us with his present worldview, through which we can better interpret his specific commentary.<BR/><BR/>I think it also reveals the fascinating thought process regarding bias in journalism. The ultimate purpose is to do good. Every fact requires context and, naturally, you give the benefit of the doubt to angels, and you take it from devils. Honest bias is founded upon the intent to communicate a greater truth. And, to Matthews, that greater truth is simply that Obama is good.<BR/><BR/>The major media is more difficult to characterize as a whole, as opposed to statistically, but I basically agree with you. Some part of the major media is already critical, and it makes sense to me that as Obama makes concrete decisions, he'll alienate more and more journalists.<BR/><BR/>Plus, as you imply, there seems to be a psychological need to tear down our heroes. I think that is actually how some journalists judge whether they are doing good.<BR/><BR/>But, within a major media that already leans Democratic and therefore would favor Obama's policies, it seems that the devotion Obama has inspired is truly exceptional. I am intensely curious whether Obama's campaign rhetoric will be reconciled, via his actions, to the satisfaction of the major media or The People in general.<BR/><BR/>btw, I think that rejoinder was made by Joe Scarborough.<BR/><BR/>KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244577723092436958noreply@blogger.com