Commentator.

Journalist.

There's a difference.  Try to keep up, okay?

by EveningStarNM on 09/04/2010 01:27:25 PM EST

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I have changed my mind  and you where right about Iraq

MSNBC should not have made a big deal about the "end of combat operations"  when I now think thats not the case at all

After I learned that NBC/MSNBC was given "exclusive access" it became a story they couldnt turn down

Im a little disapointed in Maddow for joining in

there I typed it

if you feel like you are having a heart attack... dial 911

Ok back on topic


by Chinese Democracy on 09/04/2010 03:16:45 PM EST

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a journalist does the research before giving their opinion.  If Cenk is just a large wind bag like Rush then I wouldn't have much respect for him.  I believe that he actually tries to do some research, that makes him a journalist.

A commentator is a nice word for a "talking head." I doubt Cenk is a talking head.

Don't waste your vote, vote Green or Independent in the next election.

by mcamelyne on 09/04/2010 09:19:14 PM EST

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I don't think being a "commentator" is automatically a bad thing, but I think there is something to the idea that "journalist" and "commentator" are separated by a bold line. Maybe journalist minus responsibility equals commentator.

Ergo, commentator minus steady work equals blogger.

Ergo, blogger minus blogs equals Ken.

by OneHitKill on 09/05/2010 07:33:35 AM EST

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still I would prefer he were more journalist.  It would enhance his reputation.

Don't waste your vote, vote Green or Independent in the next election.

by mcamelyne on 09/05/2010 09:27:37 AM EST

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