August 23, 2004


David And Goliath, Part 23.

Faux News is inherently not news, nor is it even marginally acquainted with the notion of journalism, nor truth. "Fair and balanced" goes the slogan, a clever marketing ploy, if not the guiding principle of an organization that is little more than the unofficial propaganda arm of the Repulican party.

Taking a page from the litigious networks own playbook, the brave (or foolhardy) folks at Alternet have filed suit to cancel Faux's famous trademark, claiming it is misleading and deceptive. Having seen the new documentary by Robert Greenwald entitled "Outfoxed" just last night, I can't quibble with Alternet's basis for suit. "Outfoxed" is an outstanding piece of documentary journalism, and readily, thoroughly exposes Murdoch and Faux as frauds. It is also available as a "thank you" should you decide to contribute funds to the Alternet legal fund.

Personally, I'd go a step further and include the "We report, you decide" slogan (We report, you comply!) as false, not to mention insulting, given the drivel Fuax spews over the cablewaves. But that's just me. :)



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