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I don't often read the news and politic blogs. Maybe I should...
posted by
Ca88andra
on January 1, 2006 at 2:25 AM
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No You didn't tell me how to write my Blog!
The thing is I don't trust my sources sufficiently to ever write about the factual news.
I often wonder whether we are the subject of a great hoax like Stars Wars or Wars Of The World!
However being in your position where you can hop on a plane and actually go and have a look .....would make it more creditable for you. "Recording your thoughts on PodCast of course! hehe
Great idea for a novel? The Day I Checked Out The News Headlines? (And found there was nothing there)
hehehehehe
Have a good year hey? You and all of yours!
Jo from Down Under
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 31, 2005 at 4:28 PM
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That rings true. Anyone can 'rewrite' something...no wonder our teachers were bored reading 30 nearly identical book reports! Usually people already know 'the story'...but they don't know how 'I' see it...great blog! Take care..
posted by
cling
on December 31, 2005 at 12:13 PM
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That's a practical tip, MayB. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
posted by
Straightforward
on December 31, 2005 at 10:12 AM
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You're right
I think that the personal angle on news and any other story is what counts here. By the way, your opinion does count - in the same way as everyone else's does! Happy New Year
posted by
malcolm
on December 31, 2005 at 10:10 AM
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It Would Make for Much More Interesting Writing
MayB, I think you offer very good advice on this. The niche of bloggers in political and religious discussions is more likely to be to write from personal experience and personal reactions to the way media package news than it is to play the role of political pundit.
It is far more interesting to read first-person accounts of how people are experiencing these times than it is to read how well they can parrot the talking-heads on television and the radio (and in newspapers).
posted by
writersjourney
on December 31, 2005 at 7:55 AM
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Symphony
and aren't you glad about that?
posted by
Azur
on December 31, 2005 at 6:33 AM
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Flame-thrower, I agree that blogs are a place of free speech
and while bloggers may offer an alternative perspective they are not paragons of objectivity either. If anything blogs are even more subjective.
posted by
Azur
on December 31, 2005 at 6:32 AM
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nothing ever changes around here
....hehehe
posted by
_Symphony_
on December 31, 2005 at 5:25 AM
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I do agree in part with what you have written. However, since the mainstream media and the political commentators have not been paragons of objectivity all this long while, I think people will start or have started looking elsewhere for alternative sources of opinions and the blog is just that place. In my opinion, the blog is the last place where there exist true freedom of speech and it must be encouraged. God Bless.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on December 31, 2005 at 2:32 AM
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Happy New Year!
posted by
A-and-B
on December 31, 2005 at 2:05 AM
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MayB--One big, resounding AMEN to that!
posted by
Renigade
on December 30, 2005 at 9:26 PM
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The Beauty of This Site is To ........
You expressed your view quite well.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 30, 2005 at 6:01 PM
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MayB
I am one of those who tends to speak my mind. Not so much in religion as in politics. I have a very solid position and I am extremely passionate when I see the things I believe as sacred being torn down. Ripped to shreds, etc. Your right, it serves no purpose other than to permit a forum for debate. Now when it goes to name calling, I think that is probably going too far, just like when it get's personal.....Other than that, I am glad we have this place to express our views....right or wrong!
posted by
Offy
on December 30, 2005 at 5:41 PM
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Well put, and I think bloggers wd appreciate the input!
posted by
Meringue
on December 30, 2005 at 5:36 PM
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regurgitation and ranting--
How true--of all those who disagree with me.
posted by
Hemlocker
on December 30, 2005 at 5:32 PM
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Mayb,
You're right on several counts, especially that professional news organizations are held to higher standards than blogs. This is an outlet for opinion, entertainment, fiction, and oh so many things we all have tried to define in the past. Also, that repackaging and regurgitation of news means little.
I have passionate beliefs, as well. One thing that blogging does do, is hone crticial thinking skills, if it's done right, and exercise a whole different set of writing muscles: research and analysis.
posted by
Blanche.
on December 30, 2005 at 5:29 PM
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posted by
kingmi
on December 30, 2005 at 5:25 PM
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MayB, No youdidn't. Your comment in completely within bounds. I feel like
PF in the religious community. I have an alternative religious point of view that is rejected by the traditionalists, and I accept that. I just stay out of traditionalist religious debate, mainly because I already know what either side is going to say. But I don't judge them.
I do, however, like to make my point known in the political realm, more out of loyalty to my chosen leaders, than out of a desire to be right.
posted by
kingmi
on December 30, 2005 at 5:24 PM
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I normally don't write about political or religious subjects.
There are too many angry people who think they're right in those categories.
posted by
Passionflower
on December 30, 2005 at 5:19 PM
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