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blogslut

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17. Well, I've only been watching MSNBC

Reply to forthemiddle (Reply #14)

Thu Dec 20, 2012, 11:02 PM

Dec 2012

But no, no new information. The station is discussing it/covering it in the abstract - meaning the funerals that have been held, the effect on the town and of course, gun control.

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(Puts flame suit on) Why is the media sweeping Newtown under the carpet/rug?-NRA getting to them? [View all] NewsCenter28 Dec 2012 OP

My local news led with funerals and a piece about guns, gun control and MADem Dec 2012 #1

That's good to know NewsCenter28 Dec 2012 #3

The NRA sent out Bennett and Goehmert to say crazy things last weekend. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #2

My problem is the media seems not to be playing this story at all NewsCenter28 Dec 2012 #5

Hillary is leaving over Bhengazi? Maine-ah Dec 2012 #11

You misread me NewsCenter28 Dec 2012 #13

I've noticed the same thing... LanternWaste Dec 2012 #10

At the risk of sounding callous, the holiday news cycle Recursion Dec 2012 #4

The holiday news cycle could explain it yeah-Thanks!-n/t NewsCenter28 Dec 2012 #6

It isn't news anymore. N/T GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #7

News moves faster than it used to. Also, I agree with the holiday news cycle explanation. Brickbat Dec 2012 #8

It's been covered all day on MSNBC blogslut Dec 2012 #9

Has any new information come out? forthemiddle Dec 2012 #14

Well, I've only been watching MSNBC blogslut Dec 2012 #17

It only stays as long as people are interested. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #12

Still a major, major focus on NPR - lots of specials and commentary PLUS updated news on Newtown nt riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #15

I think it has to do with the media having a hard time finding the right tone to take... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #16