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Title: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: Waitone 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.
 
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: TommyGunn on February 23, 2013, 07:48:57 PM
Quote from:  http://www.businessinsider.com/9mm-uzi-sold-at-florida-gun-show-no-background-check-2013-2
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:
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: Scout26 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.
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: 41magsnub 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?

The comments are interesting...  
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Comment flagged as offensive.
 all of em.
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: zxcvbob 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. 
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: Regolith on February 23, 2013, 10:40:33 PM
I see Reasoned DiscourseTM has broken out. Funny how that works.
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: zxcvbob on February 23, 2013, 10:51:52 PM
Quote from: 41magsnub 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?

The comments are interesting...    all of em.

100 meters is pretty close if you include the end zones (really close if you just include 1 end zone)
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: 41magsnub on February 23, 2013, 10:53:41 PM
Quote from: zxcvbob on February 23, 2013, 10:51:52 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.
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: Lee 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.
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: BobR 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.  ;/

bob



Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: Neemi on February 24, 2013, 12:09:15 AM
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he used "is". 

"It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is . . ."
Title: Re: So this is what passes for journalism today.
Post by: brimic 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?
Leftists don't believe in free speech when their lies are called on the carpet.