It's gotta be the gun that is ignored, the defensive use protecting the innocent or ones self, I can't remember too many of them, but they do take five seconds to say its too soon to report good news from Iraq, should be about right after the next democrat victory: 2008, 2012, 2016, etc. that's when the good news will be reported. They still won't be national coverage of good defensive use of firearms.
As to the "likelihood" of the LSM reporting either of these topics, I selected Iraq. The LSM figures Iraq will end one day, but the gun battle will go on, and on, and on...
No matter what, good news from Iraq or a person defending himself, the eventual spin would be to the left, in order to minimize the damage to the blame America-appease-bad-guys-crowd.
Iraq: "Violence down, BUT "experts" believe that will not last."
Gun defense: "Citizen defends himself, BUT "experts" say carrying a gun is not a deterrent to criminals."
Tough choice on that one, but I had to go with Iraq news. I don't even think the MSM recognizes the term "defensive gun incidents." Something in their upbringing makes them oblivious to the fact that a firearm is a neutral tool, to be used for good or evil, much like a hammer or a knife.
are actually noted in many articles, but tend to be put late in the story or given only a sentence or two. The NRA compiles many of these news stories each month in its Armed Citizen section of its various magazines.
Doc, have any of those incidents of defensive gun incidents been reported beyond the local market? When has, say NBC, ever reported "a concealed carry permit holder from Podunk, Iowa shot and killed (or even shot without killing) the three-time convicted felon who tried to hold up the local 7-11 today"? They haven't, and never will. It will be reported by the Podunk newspaper and on the local Podunk television station, but it will never be reported beyond that market.
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Hey good post, Mike B! I didn't see your reply until I had made my reply. That's exactly what I was saying, it's only local media that will ever report guns preventing crimes.
More guns, less crime is a FACT proven time and time again. But empirical data, as always, is irrelevant to liberals and the media. They'd rather be politically correct (which guns aren't) than factually correct.
A liberal persuaded against his will is of the same opinion still.
Not that I am aware of. Just think about all of the incidents that never get reported even locally...I'm sure there are many more of those than the ones that are reported.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men." -H.W. Longfellow
"The NRA compiles many of these news stories each month in its Armed Citizen section of its various magazines."
Right and these are from local news media sources. The national media ignores the stories of a person defending or warding off crime with a gun. But the local media can't ignore such a big thing so easily. So I would say if we're talking CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, Time, Newsweek, New York Times, Washington Post, then they ignore the gun defense more than the good news in Iraq. Plus, Iraq is such a big news item and there's so much new to report every day, including, much good news. So the msm ignores a lot of the good news and highlights or exaggerates the bad. So the result is a tiny percentage of good news repoterd about Iraq, for an overall negatively biased effect that they hope will influence people to the Democrats (who all supported it before they were against it anyway!).
But I don't think the big media has EVER reported on a case where a gun was used to save or defend a life (which occurs far more often than the "gunman" who goes on a shooting rampage that they love to shout about from the mountain tops). Funny how there's never a "knifeman" or a "hatchetman" etc. but always a "gunman". Even a 15 yr old who may never have used a gun before in his life is suddenly labeled a "gunman" if he uses it in a crime or even an attempted crime! To the liberal media, people don't kill people, guns kill people!
A liberal persuaded against his will is of the same opinion still.
Gun use. But they'll slime the person defending themselves as a trigger happy murder. A gun nut who picked on the poor defenseless criminal. (Why didn't he just call the police? Or shoot the gun out of the crimuinals hand?) Depriving the criminal of his rights. Interviewing the criminals family and fellow criminals who will tell how the criminal was a good man, a family man. Everyone loved the helpfull man who was lovingly nicknamed. "Assassin".
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My vote
December 12, 2007 - 00:08 ET by candanceI voted good news in Iraq so when the DNC nod candidate starts talking about "stay the course" the media will suddenly think the war was a great idea.
But never, under any administration, should we tolerate the 2nd amendment.
Woohoo
December 12, 2007 - 00:09 ET by well99100% Top of the world Ma.Oh only 1 vote...It definately isnt good news.MSM fears reporting that.It may show support for the troops.
None of the above, unless it
December 12, 2007 - 00:47 ET by Gary P JacksonNone of the above, unless it makes W look bad, of course.
It's gotta be the gun that
December 12, 2007 - 01:01 ET by oorampIt's gotta be the gun that is ignored, the defensive use protecting the innocent or ones self, I can't remember too many of them, but they do take five seconds to say its too soon to report good news from Iraq, should be about right after the next democrat victory: 2008, 2012, 2016, etc. that's when the good news will be reported. They still won't be national coverage of good defensive use of firearms.
that is the most inane
December 12, 2007 - 01:35 ET by wiwfthat is the most inane statement I have ever heard!
ohoho *swish*
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Incidents of defensive gun use.............
December 12, 2007 - 01:40 ET by Lame CherryFor the simple reason, they then can attack the gun user, dig up dirt on their past, make them into right wing nuts AND CALL FOR MORE GUN LAWS.
Good news in Iraq...........what are they going to do with that? Call for more peace ..........
or I suppose they can complain that more alive Iraqi's are causing more global warming.
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LC: rofl, that last
December 12, 2007 - 02:24 ET by wiwfLC: rofl, that last sentence was hilarious! Love it.
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Wait a minute...
December 12, 2007 - 03:23 ET by TeamcheeserThis is one of those tricky psychology tests, isn't it?
I feel like a mouse in a maze with no cheese!
As to the "likelihood" of
December 12, 2007 - 07:51 ET by BeowulfAs to the "likelihood" of the LSM reporting either of these topics, I selected Iraq. The LSM figures Iraq will end one day, but the gun battle will go on, and on, and on...
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No matter what, good news
December 12, 2007 - 08:10 ET by richflanjNo matter what, good news from Iraq or a person defending himself, the eventual spin would be to the left, in order to minimize the damage to the blame America-appease-bad-guys-crowd.
Iraq: "Violence down, BUT "experts" believe that will not last."
Gun defense: "Citizen defends himself, BUT "experts" say carrying a gun is not a deterrent to criminals."
Hard Choice
December 12, 2007 - 08:42 ET by TheCableGuyTough choice on that one, but I had to go with Iraq news. I don't even think the MSM recognizes the term "defensive gun incidents." Something in their upbringing makes them oblivious to the fact that a firearm is a neutral tool, to be used for good or evil, much like a hammer or a knife.
Another trick poll question from Newsbusters
December 12, 2007 - 09:14 ET by MivvisI believe they (msm) are more likely to report that somehow cat farts contribute to global warming.
Good news from Iraq
December 12, 2007 - 09:57 ET by Prester JohnBecause no matter how much the MSM hates Bush, he will be gone in 13 months.
Guns in the hands of the citizenry, on the other hand, will always be an evil thing and can never be shown in a good light.
Defensive Gun Incidents
December 12, 2007 - 10:27 ET by Dr_Libertyare actually noted in many articles, but tend to be put late in the story or given only a sentence or two. The NRA compiles many of these news stories each month in its Armed Citizen section of its various magazines.
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Here's a link to the
December 12, 2007 - 12:23 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveHere's a link to the Civilian Gun Self Defense Blog.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men." -H.W. Longfellow
Doc, have any of those
December 12, 2007 - 20:26 ET by MikeBDoc, have any of those incidents of defensive gun incidents been reported beyond the local market? When has, say NBC, ever reported "a concealed carry permit holder from Podunk, Iowa shot and killed (or even shot without killing) the three-time convicted felon who tried to hold up the local 7-11 today"? They haven't, and never will. It will be reported by the Podunk newspaper and on the local Podunk television station, but it will never be reported beyond that market.
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Hey good post, Mike B! I
December 12, 2007 - 21:00 ET by HumanEventsHey good post, Mike B! I didn't see your reply until I had made my reply. That's exactly what I was saying, it's only local media that will ever report guns preventing crimes.
More guns, less crime is a FACT proven time and time again. But empirical data, as always, is irrelevant to liberals and the media. They'd rather be politically correct (which guns aren't) than factually correct.
A liberal persuaded against his will is of the same opinion still.
Not that I am aware of.
December 12, 2007 - 22:36 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveNot that I am aware of. Just think about all of the incidents that never get reported even locally...I'm sure there are many more of those than the ones that are reported.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men." -H.W. Longfellow
"The NRA compiles many of
December 12, 2007 - 20:56 ET by HumanEvents"The NRA compiles many of these news stories each month in its Armed Citizen section of its various magazines."
Right and these are from local news media sources. The national media ignores the stories of a person defending or warding off crime with a gun. But the local media can't ignore such a big thing so easily. So I would say if we're talking CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, Time, Newsweek, New York Times, Washington Post, then they ignore the gun defense more than the good news in Iraq. Plus, Iraq is such a big news item and there's so much new to report every day, including, much good news. So the msm ignores a lot of the good news and highlights or exaggerates the bad. So the result is a tiny percentage of good news repoterd about Iraq, for an overall negatively biased effect that they hope will influence people to the Democrats (who all supported it before they were against it anyway!).
But I don't think the big media has EVER reported on a case where a gun was used to save or defend a life (which occurs far more often than the "gunman" who goes on a shooting rampage that they love to shout about from the mountain tops). Funny how there's never a "knifeman" or a "hatchetman" etc. but always a "gunman". Even a 15 yr old who may never have used a gun before in his life is suddenly labeled a "gunman" if he uses it in a crime or even an attempted crime! To the liberal media, people don't kill people, guns kill people!
A liberal persuaded against his will is of the same opinion still.
Gun use. But they'll slime
December 12, 2007 - 13:24 ET by danboGun use. But they'll slime the person defending themselves as a trigger happy murder. A gun nut who picked on the poor defenseless criminal. (Why didn't he just call the police? Or shoot the gun out of the crimuinals hand?) Depriving the criminal of his rights. Interviewing the criminals family and fellow criminals who will tell how the criminal was a good man, a family man. Everyone loved the helpfull man who was lovingly nicknamed. "Assassin".
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Well, this question is a
December 12, 2007 - 16:03 ET by bigtimerWell, this question is a no-brainer.
Neither
December 12, 2007 - 16:25 ET by ConservativeRexNeither