Damned Lies and Journalism
Oz polls show nothing can save this miserable govt. Election can not come soon enough.People decided and tuned out months ago.— Rupert Murdoch(@rupertmurdoch) May 19, 2013
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The God Complex
Once upon a time in politics - not that long ago, at least in human years - the mainstream media audience sat respectfully in the grandstands watching the game. Journalists, on the other hand, were on first name terms with players and coaches and had a cosy, inside view of the action.
Sanity Break
As the Dream of the Ruddstoration fades, we can begin to imagine other ways of reporting the perpetual political circus of Canberra. This police reporter's newscast from Ireland's RTE has the tone about right, I think:
