The Hatchet, The Scalpel and The Pen

It is difficult to watch the 2008 Presidential debate and be objective. Politics are like religion in that people can never discuss or observe the matters without a deep bias. Everyone has their own set of beliefs attached to the issues that they cannot simply put aside and ignore for an hour and a half. This said , one cannot expect a journalist, who (despite what some may say) is only human, to give a completely unbiased analysis.

Still , I went looking for media coverage that I could attack in this blog. Because of my own bias and desire to point out the flaws of media I went looking for the most right-wing of reviews so that I could crucify the unfair representation of the events on September 26,2008. I was shocked to find that most media coverage was strikingly fair. 

I first went to a simple fact-check article on MSN and after reading it I got out a sheet of paper and tallied how many "Misrepresentations" and "muddled facts" they accused each candidate of. It came out even , five tacked on to each. 

So I went to the news that I could count on being bias, I went to Fox. 

NOTHING! There was an article commending both candidates for their arguments and pointing out their downfalls evenly. "Whichever side you're on , you can find a way, without much trouble even, to claim victory in Friday night's Presidential debate". Susan B. Landau's overly cute blonde head was staring me down with an annoying smile that said "Ha! Better luck next time". 

So while I might resent Susan for ruining my intentions for this blog I must commend her along with the other journalists who fairly reported on the debate. Give the media one point on the score board.