Author Topic: So this is what passes for journalism today.  (Read 1003 times)

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So this is what passes for journalism today.
« on: February 23, 2013, 07:23:22 PM »
http://www.businessinsider.com/9mm-uzi-sold-at-florida-gun-show-no-background-check-2013-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-saiga-12-shotgun-2013-2

Email correspondence with no evidence of investigation.  The part I like is photos of the UZI's serial number.  Wonder if there will forthcoming stories.
 
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2013, 07:48:57 PM »
The automatic conversion is simple, though laws vary on how legal the modification is.

Somehow I think the BATFE people will not have such a nebulous opinion........... :angel:
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2013, 09:30:18 PM »
I did not see a full-auto parts kit.   Since I'm not familiar with the Uzi, I'm not sure how easy it is to convert.   It appears to be a 9mm pistol.  It just looks dangerous.
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2013, 09:39:23 PM »
Is there a single accurate statement about anything in that article?  clip...  football field is 100 meters...  full auto conversion kit...  I wonder if the reporter spelled his own name correctly?

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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2013, 10:04:19 PM »
I read the comments before that happened.  A bunch of people disagreed with the author and pointed out errors; nothing actually offensive in any of 'em.  Looks like he (or the editor) had a tantrum. 
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2013, 10:40:33 PM »
I see Reasoned DiscourseTM has broken out. Funny how that works.
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2013, 10:51:52 PM »
Is there a single accurate statement about anything in that article?  clip...  football field is 100 meters...  full auto conversion kit...  I wonder if the reporter spelled his own name correctly?

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100 meters is pretty close if you include the end zones (really close if you just include 1 end zone)
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2013, 10:53:41 PM »
100 meters is pretty close if you include the end zones (really close if you just include 1 end zone)

If he had said about 100 meters I would have let it pass, he used "is".  Words matter.

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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2013, 11:33:59 PM »
We Big 10 fans always talk about 2.7432 meters and a cloud of dust.
Is there such an animal as a real Journalist these days?  None comes to mind.  I'd even settle for one with a liberal leaning.  Charlie Rose maybe? He seem thoughtful at least.
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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2013, 11:59:31 PM »
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Well, not only did he not like people pointing out his failure at writing objectively, he isn't going to let you do it again.  ;/

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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2013, 12:09:15 AM »
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he used "is". 

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Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2013, 12:12:49 AM »
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Well, not only did he not like people pointing out his failure at writing objectively, he isn't going to let you do it again

Ya think?
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