So by now we've all seen the video of investigative reporter John Mattes getting the shit beat out of him, and we've certainly seen at least a sampling of the tons of analysis done on every local, national, network, and cable news show that's ever used reporters. I think there's something notable about the coverage.

Newscasters are obsessed because they think it's a testament to their fearlessness and committment to their work while America is obsessed because they love watching annoying reporters getting poked in the eye. When you really think about that fundamental disconnect, is there any chance in hell we'll ever resolve anything in the middle east?

Analogcabin @ 8:51 AM
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