"Bethesda, Md.: I am struck by the bizarre disconnect between the mainstream public and media over the push by the White House to get us into this war. Back in June, an ABC poll showed that 57 percent of Americans felt the administration intentionally misled us on the threat from Iraq. Since then, two polls have found a majority favoring impeachment if they lied to us. Yet, to read the newspapers of record you would not have any clue that the public felt this way. There is a blanket taboo on the "I" word. Are they simply afraid of offending the folks downtown who feed them (quotes -- and in some cases -- payments)?
Jay Rosen: The biggest fear journalists have is appearing unsavvy, not sophisticated enough, too much like an activist or outsider, or like someone who is not "in the know." That may be a factor here."
the answer wasnt great, but the question was :-)
thnx bethesda
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