tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post7714241125259681015..comments2024-03-25T07:29:08.216-04:00Comments on 2 Political Junkies: A Short Note About Musical MetaphorsMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439330154875628083noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-12703373001318557922009-07-20T20:41:57.797-04:002009-07-20T20:41:57.797-04:00Yes, I'm a David.
No disrespect to any of the...Yes, I'm a David.<br /><br />No disrespect to any of the great Daves out there!Dayvoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971560627535402858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-38558171461306107612009-07-20T20:24:21.355-04:002009-07-20T20:24:21.355-04:00Opps. Sorry about that, Chief!
I saw the Dave an...Opps. Sorry about that, Chief!<br /><br />I saw the Dave and jumped to that conclusion....<br /><br />You are a David, not a Dave, right?<br /><br />ClydeClyde Wynanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600162138209778979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-20195328917917656162009-07-20T20:21:35.219-04:002009-07-20T20:21:35.219-04:00Clyde -
That wasn't me. I wasn't the &q...Clyde - <br /><br />That wasn't me. I wasn't the "Dave" that commented.<br /><br />FYIDayvoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971560627535402858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-73461639414390265502009-07-20T20:10:40.594-04:002009-07-20T20:10:40.594-04:00Dayvoe -
Agreed, when it comes to Moyers and Fron...Dayvoe -<br /><br />Agreed, when it comes to Moyers and Frontline. However, on a local level, I just desperately wish for more.... I've learned all I need to know about hot dog shops, now I'd like some actual meat!Clyde Wynanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600162138209778979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-43360461971293878472009-07-20T12:21:27.682-04:002009-07-20T12:21:27.682-04:00I think the largest unanswered question about QED ...<i>I think the largest unanswered question about QED in particular, and public television in general is; what is the point? I am a huge fan of NPR and find it invaluable as a clear, smart and ever-fascinating source of news. Public Television could go away tomorrow and I'd never know it.<br /><br />While I have enjoyed some of Rick Sebak's stuff over the years, that can't be "all there is," can it? Shouldn't QED be doing the sort of investigative journalism that the local commercial stations are too afraid to do? Tell you what, I'd trade a years worth of On (and Off) Q for one decent investigative piece.</i><br /><br />I agree to a certain extent. However, public television in the US is about the only media outlet still doing decent investigative journalism. "Frontline" and Bill Moyers' show are the only regularly broadcast shows that consistently question the "conventional wisdom" and the powers-that-be.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277006228503424079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-35162571521136108792009-07-19T16:35:52.931-04:002009-07-19T16:35:52.931-04:00David -
Agreed. The jump from soap opera to aria ...David -<br /><br />Agreed. The jump from soap opera to aria is particularly dissonant....<br /><br />But to the article itself, while perhaps not fodder for a political blog, it is a pet peeve of mine, like improper musical metaphors are to you.<br /><br />I think the largest unanswered question about QED in particular, and public television in general is; what is the point? I am a huge fan of NPR and find it invaluable as a clear, smart and ever-fascinating source of news. Public Television could go away tomorrow and I'd never know it.<br /><br />While I have enjoyed some of Rick Sebak's stuff over the years, that can't be "all there is," can it? Shouldn't QED be doing the sort of investigative journalism that the local commercial stations are too afraid to do? Tell you what, I'd trade a years worth of On (and Off) Q for one decent investigative piece.<br /><br />I'm guessing that one of the reasons QED's fundraising is soft is that I'm not alone; both individual givers, as well as corporations and foundations are wondering if their money might not be spent better somewhere else....Clyde Wynanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600162138209778979noreply@blogger.com