Tag Archives: media

Redefining the media

Posted on 2018-03-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Whether we call it the “press” or the “media” or lump it together in the general category of “free speech,” most people (both in the Fifty States and much of the rest of the world) consider their … Continue reading →

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Political clowns

Posted on 2018-01-31 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For years, one of the major “values” of the Fifty States’ – and especially the FedGov’s – politicians has been their entertainment of the masses. The rise of Trump has, of course, made this even more obvious.  … Continue reading →

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Fame, wealth, and power, and the greatest of these is… (Part 2 – dealing with predators)

Posted on 2017-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In part 1, I tried to dissect this current rash of exposing and (supposedly) punishing sexual predators. Although sexual predation (and abuse) are endemic in human society, those in power, with wealth and influence, and who are … Continue reading →

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Predator alert or witch hunt? (Part 1 – dealing with predators)

Posted on 2017-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we’ve discussed before, the sudden explosion of reports, action, and admission of sexual predation against children and women is notable. It is also continuing. Indeed, it can be characterized as being a matter of hysteria. Is … Continue reading →

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I was confused – which Congress are we talking about?

Posted on 2017-11-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Eagle Rising reports that Nancy Pelosi says that the Congress’ sexual harassment system needs to be changed, after recent reports that for years (apparently 20 or more), there have been Congresscritturs sexually harassing each other and staffers. … Continue reading →

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Media and Muslims – whom do we believe?

Posted on 2017-09-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (Thanks to Marsh for this.) The Geller Report accuses, with good documentation and justification, the Mainstream Media with spreading a false narrative about how Muslims are THE heroes of the Houston-Harvey cataclysm. Apparently ignoring the “usual” heroes … Continue reading →

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Whom do we believe? And when?

Posted on 2017-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Every day, we see or read or hear news stories, from locally, our region, the Fifty States, and around the world. Sometimes, especially for local stories, we see something that is just not right: sometimes not quite … Continue reading →

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Movies, society, and liberty

Posted on 2017-02-21 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Movies are an important part of American culture and society, and have been for a century. It is hard to imagine that at once time (and as late as the 1940s), many religious Americans believed that the … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe it…

Posted on 2017-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Yesterday, the POTUS-to-be had a news conference and gave a lot of us a great deal of pleasure by attacking the media, including those right there in the room with him, for their lies and overall behavior. … Continue reading →

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The emperor’s new clothes

Posted on 2016-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The mainstream media, and the various alternate media groupings, are hard to figure out. On the one hand, they make a living by peddling things: they sell advertising. Not even the most expensive newspaper or premium channel … Continue reading →

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