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Still Sensible

(2,870 posts)
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 05:48 PM Apr 2013

Cable Network Talking Head Handbook must

be very short:

1. Must talk endlessly pointing out the obvious
2. When possible use adjectives like dark-skinned, foreigner, immigrant
3. If there is nothing to report, make shit up

I must say the local coverage on Boston stations has been pretty straightforward and not too bad--they are actually getting the story, providing reasonable context, and not overly speculating... but these network clowns are enough to make one sick.

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Cable Network Talking Head Handbook must (Original Post) Still Sensible Apr 2013 OP
The CNN handbook has been dumbed down to a picture of James O'Keefe masturbating Blue Owl Apr 2013 #1
They are babblers KT2000 Apr 2013 #2

KT2000

(20,576 posts)
2. They are babblers
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 06:12 PM
Apr 2013

some babble with more authority than others - John King, Woof Blitzer and Gloria Borger are the tip top of authority!!

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