I'm a new subscriber and love what you're doing. Please don't stop. What's also scary is the fact that so many networks did not broadcast Biden's important speech. https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/09/02/biden-speech-network-coverage-independence-hall/. It is killing me (and the U.S.) that so many fail to see that it's not politi…
I'm a new subscriber and love what you're doing. Please don't stop. What's also scary is the fact that so many networks did not broadcast Biden's important speech. https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/09/02/biden-speech-network-coverage-independence-hall/. It is killing me (and the U.S.) that so many fail to see that it's not politics as usual any more but instead one party trying to govern versus the other party dead set against democratic governance. Without sufficient press coverage of this it will be even harder to keep our democracy.
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Did the two Marines in Dress Blues intimidate you? They asked me if I would do it except my top was to tight and the buttons popped. Fifty years would have passed if I had one to wear.
There was a lot said about them being there. I saw nothing wrong, the imagery of them goes a long way of projecting what we were good at doing. Defending a nation under attack. Biden is taking the steps to do such.
On Twitter there were many photos of Bush the Younger in front of a ship of marines and Obama with two. Trump also. So tired of these under educated, lazy smarps.
Gailee, I am , too! Some may not be technically “under” educated but they are willfully ignorant of the facts and they under value our democracy. Surprised we didn’t hear Fox criticizing Biden’s choice of ties for the speech.
They were the perfect backdrop, were they not? Nothing looks as good in uniform as a Marine in dress blues. And I wish I could fit in mine but, like you, fifty years on...
I think they served a purpose which was made even more apparent by Biden's words. Not meant to intimidate. I never had Blues. Just something else to carry around as I moved from base to base.
Fifty years later and I am reinventing myself for the umpteenth time.
Thank you Bjorkqvist for sharing the WAPO link. An interesting read, though I think the networks decisions to not carry Biden’s address did our nation no favors.
Not me. It IS appalling. But the "networks" are no longer legit news gathering organizations. That ended when it was determined that the news divisions should make money. They had been supported by the entertainment department. The day that line was crossed, journalism blurred into profit land and was forever compromised. And since then, I don't trust anything other than PBS.
Keep in mind that classic TV viewing is not a part of the next generations lifestyle. They knew exactly what Joe said via the internet seconds into his speech. Lot's of applause and support for him now. Biden's rocket is launched and he will have a good time on the trip.
Welcome! This forum is my morning reality check in! Yes, I was astounded when I turned on Biden’s powerful speech and saw a rerun of Law and Order! I only get 5 channels as I use an antenna. ( my way of protesting cable and satellite networks that make a person pay anything to FOX) All 3 major networks refused to air his speech yet they gave trump billions of free air time when he was running in 2016. The media handed him the election with a little push from Jim Comey at the end. I’m not sure what he was thinking at that moment. So once again, welcome Bjorkqvist!
I'm a new subscriber and love what you're doing. Please don't stop. What's also scary is the fact that so many networks did not broadcast Biden's important speech. https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/09/02/biden-speech-network-coverage-independence-hall/. It is killing me (and the U.S.) that so many fail to see that it's not politics as usual any more but instead one party trying to govern versus the other party dead set against democratic governance. Without sufficient press coverage of this it will be even harder to keep our democracy.
Welcome Bjorkqvist, to the absolute best colloquy on truth, history, and current events on Substack or anywhere. Our humbly brilliant professor makes sense of it all, and we chime in from time to time. If this is your first post, you belong right here—and I look forward to your future comments and replies! And thanks for your perspective on journalism and democracy.
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Bjork:
Did the two Marines in Dress Blues intimidate you? They asked me if I would do it except my top was to tight and the buttons popped. Fifty years would have passed if I had one to wear.
There was a lot said about them being there. I saw nothing wrong, the imagery of them goes a long way of projecting what we were good at doing. Defending a nation under attack. Biden is taking the steps to do such.
On Twitter there were many photos of Bush the Younger in front of a ship of marines and Obama with two. Trump also. So tired of these under educated, lazy smarps.
Gailee, I am , too! Some may not be technically “under” educated but they are willfully ignorant of the facts and they under value our democracy. Surprised we didn’t hear Fox criticizing Biden’s choice of ties for the speech.
i thought the whole setting was perfect. loved the Marines.
They were the perfect backdrop, were they not? Nothing looks as good in uniform as a Marine in dress blues. And I wish I could fit in mine but, like you, fifty years on...
James:
I think they served a purpose which was made even more apparent by Biden's words. Not meant to intimidate. I never had Blues. Just something else to carry around as I moved from base to base.
Fifty years later and I am reinventing myself for the umpteenth time.
I agree. There's nothing wrong with Marines defending the rule of law.
Thank you Bjorkqvist for sharing the WAPO link. An interesting read, though I think the networks decisions to not carry Biden’s address did our nation no favors.
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I, too, was aghast that the networks did not broadcast the speech in real time. So much for the bully pulpit, if the networks ignore it.
Not me. It IS appalling. But the "networks" are no longer legit news gathering organizations. That ended when it was determined that the news divisions should make money. They had been supported by the entertainment department. The day that line was crossed, journalism blurred into profit land and was forever compromised. And since then, I don't trust anything other than PBS.
Keep in mind that classic TV viewing is not a part of the next generations lifestyle. They knew exactly what Joe said via the internet seconds into his speech. Lot's of applause and support for him now. Biden's rocket is launched and he will have a good time on the trip.
"The truth is out there." :)
Biden's live events are always featured on Whitehouse.gov, and there are no commentators telling you what you just heard.
I didn’t surf the channels during the speech. So none of the majors carried it live??
Nope they did not. They showed just a teeny bit of it live and then switched it off. Only CNN and MSNBC (my “go-to” channel) carried it. Shameful!
Welcome! This forum is my morning reality check in! Yes, I was astounded when I turned on Biden’s powerful speech and saw a rerun of Law and Order! I only get 5 channels as I use an antenna. ( my way of protesting cable and satellite networks that make a person pay anything to FOX) All 3 major networks refused to air his speech yet they gave trump billions of free air time when he was running in 2016. The media handed him the election with a little push from Jim Comey at the end. I’m not sure what he was thinking at that moment. So once again, welcome Bjorkqvist!
Thank you!
Welcome! Here’s a link to the complete text to President Biden’s speech from the White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/09/01/remarks-by-president-bidenon-the-continued-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-nation/
Came from Robert Hubbell, another terrific news letter read recommended to me by lots of smart folks here. https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/the-soul-of-our-nation?r=9piyc&utm_medium=ios
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