Archive for category Bolt
Andrew Bolt: Smarter folk are more likely to be (climate change) sceptics
Posted by jaysondcooke in Agenda driven press, Bolt, Climate Change, Media mishaps on October 6, 2011
It’s hard to ignore the heated (pardon the pun) debate regarding climate change. Whether it’s the impact humans are having on our climate (if any), whether our climate is actually changing at all, or whether the consequences (again, if any) are positive or negative overall, certain sections of the Australian media are adamant there is very, very good reason to doubt the actual experts. Read the rest of this entry »
The ‘free speech’ excuse for B.S. thwarted in Australia’s Federal Court
Posted by jaysondcooke in Agenda driven press, Bolt, Crime, Free speech, Human Rights, Media mishaps, News, Politics, Racism, Uncategorized on September 28, 2011
‘Free speech is the cornerstone of genuine democracy, but when writers publish disinformation dressed up as fact, lies as truth, slander as objective evaluation and call it free speech, they are devaluing its very essence and betraying all those who’ve fought for it.’
Dr Rosie Scott
Little annoys me more than when purveyors of bullshit use ‘free speech’ as a shield behind which they can promulgate whatever falsehood they or their employers want. Read the rest of this entry »
Media and Democracy series brought to us by The Conversation
Posted by jaysondcooke in Activism, Agenda driven press, Bolt, Climate Change, Human Rights, Media mishaps, News, Politics on September 2, 2011
This week saw The Conversation launch a week-long series looking at how the media influences the way our representatives develop policy.
It was great reading so I’m providing the links to all 13 parts right here just for you. Yes you! Read the rest of this entry »
“No politics until further notice. Principles to weigh up. Faith to keep. Sorry…”
Posted by jaysondcooke in Agenda driven press, Bolt, Crime, Humour, Media mishaps, News, Politics, Racism on August 30, 2011
The title of this post quotes the entirety of Melbourne based ‘journalist‘ Andrew Bolt’s most recent blog update.
What does it mean?
Does it have anything to do with the mess he posted yesterday (since withdrawn) regarding unsubstantiated claims vilifying the PM? Read the rest of this entry »
If the agenda fits: what to do with a terrorist that doesn’t fit your mold
Posted by jaysondcooke in Agenda driven press, Bolt, Crime, Discrimination, Media mishaps, News, Politics, Racism on July 24, 2011
In a slight case of jumping the proverbial gun, Rupert Murdoch’s The Sun hedged their bets on the recent tragedy in Norway being caused by Al-Qaeda.
Was there any evidence at all this was the case, any indication that Al-Qaeda or any foreign group was involved? Read the rest of this entry »
