I get the impression now that the mainstream media is becoming more like a blog. A story appears -- this time in the Nation -- and suddenly all the media pick it up and modify it. Much cheaper than investigative reporting, reporting can be very influential. Judith Miller and Michael Gordon (who is continuing with his Iran jihad) represent the negative influence; the new Cheney series demonstrates how it can do some good. It will be interesting to see what Rupert does to the Wall Street Journal.
-- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu michaelperelman.wordpress.com
