Where's the Facts

Have you noticed?

Have you noticed the transition from news reporting, from facts? Remember the 4 W’s and H, who, what, where, when, and how?

The transition progressed slowly and patiently, yet steadfastly

For many years I have commented that I do not recall the last time that I had seen a ‘news’ report; rather than someone’s interpretation

So called news is now opinion, editorial; it’s ‘spin.’ When was the first time we (collectively) identified the ‘spin,’ the spin doctor?

We are departed from actual news. The story, preferably compelling story, is now the object of reporting

Had not you noticed? It is official. The object of so called news reporting is not to report news (facts). Back in ‘the day,’ news (facts) was reported and conclusions and implications were drawn by the recipient (you and me; we, the public)

It’s official, our job (we the public) is to merely soak in the spin

“Our job is to make sense of it all,” Brian Williams, NBC News, so called

Waste, Futility, Strife, - - -

One healthcare reform document is presented, namely, the House Bill (HR 3200). A lot of effort and energy is being wasted allegedly discussing this Bill

Yet Mr. Obama consistently speaks of his healthcare plan and in direct conflict with the House Bill

The time is past. Mr. Obama present the document! Mr. Obama present your healthcare plan

Congress must stop the inane squabbling, fueled by confusion regarding the House Bill and Mr. Obama’s fictitious plan. Clearly, Mr. Obama does not speak of the House Bill. Congress must table the matter until Mr. Obama presents his healthcare plan document

Alternatively, Mr. Obama must stop infusing confusion with his fictitious plan, “get onboard,” and speak directly to the House Bill