newshounds: alert! :: Nov 12, 2004

http://jackfrost.multiply.com/journal

Why yes, there is a political slant there... and a bit of silliness besides... but an excellent source of news links/stories collected from all over the internet.

Another good one: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/

Again, slanted... but so is the mainstream media. I've found the best way to get a balanced view of anything is to hear every angle, and take it all with a grain of salt and a heaping dose of critical thinking ability.

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Be still my heart!

Okay, perhaps there is a slant. But only because I'm still looking for all the dirt on the other side. When I find it, I'll be sure to include it!

Posted by Jack Frost @ Nov 16, 04

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Hey, I never said there was anything *wrong* with having a slant... so long as you don't claim to be doing otherwise. (The phrase "fair and balanced" comes to mind for some odd reason...)

Posted by mivox @ Nov 16, 04

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Oh yeah! I have NEVER claimed to be fair and balanced.

Posted by jack Frost @ Nov 17, 04

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You cannot fail to have a slant, it is an impossibility. Everything you do, say or write is biased by thousands of years of cultural development.

Posted by Ian @ Treasure Box @ Nov 18, 04

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Very true... which is why I think the concept of "unbiased" journalism is, and always has been, utter crap.

So, I say: Be honest about your opinions and background, and make people stretch their brains a little.

Posted by mivox @ Nov 18, 04