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producehawk · PO1 Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 463

I live in Spokane WA. Our only news paper ( the spokesman-review) does not have a single story about kerry or the swiftboat issue in it's monday 8-23-04 edition. They have been totaly underselling the story all along. However, after all the news over the weekend, I find it hard to believe that they would not print anything on this hot debate. The front page main story is on the CIA, a side story on najaf and a story about baby boomers having a hard time letting go of their children. In the letters to the editor section there also is nothing about this issue. We are a very concervative town, however our paper is run by NY times rejects or wanabes. If it was not for the internet and cable and radio we would not know about the swift vets at all. I was just wondering if other parts of the country have this same bias in their local papers. It would probably be better if we had a second paper for competition. You would not believe how many people I talk to that are not aware of this story --scary Confused

gilliam · Seaman Apprentice Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 97

So, have you called them?

producehawk · PO1 Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 463

yes, the editor said if you don't like the paper don't read it. I've concidered trying to form some kinda bocott, other than just myself.

carpro · Admin Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 1176 Location: Texas

The editor might not be so cocky if you go talk to his biggest advertisers. You might find a sympathetic ear with one or more. Wink

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Snipe · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject:

I got out of the habit of reading the print news years ago when I got
this new 'puter on my desk at work. I still have the same 'puter 8
years later. It still provides me with the news although the funnies
from the Huston Chronicle almost swamp me with popups by the time
I get to "The Phantom".
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GiveMeFreedom · PO3 Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 279 Location: Wisconsin

Snipe, Dude, get the Google "Pop-Up" blocker! IT IS WONDERFUL!

http://toolbar.google.com/

Allows you to scan ALL the websites for news MUCH faster, that way you can research your facts and rejoin the fight much faster!
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one more captins mast · LCDR Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 438 Location: Texas

The Car Dealers and the Realtors are the ones who keep

news papers in the black, just call the local Realtors,

and the big car dealers and talk to the ad managers and

ask them if they like that response.

money talks and cowards lie.
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