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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Rachel Maddow Take A Leave Of Absence Till The Primaries Are Over [View all]VulgarPoet
(2,872 posts)138. Then how's this whet your whistle?
From the Ethical Journalism Network, these are the tenets of journalism:
Truth and Accuracy
Journalists cannot always guarantee truth, but getting the facts right is the cardinal principle of journalism. We should always strive for accuracy, give all the relevant facts we have and ensure that they have been checked. When we cannot corroborate information we should say so.
Independence
Journalists must be independent voices; we should not act, formally or informally, on behalf of special interests whether political, corporate or cultural. We should declare to our editors or the audience any of our political affiliations, financial arrangements or other personal information that might constitute a conflict of interest.
Fairness and Impartiality
Most stories have at least two sides. While there is no obligation to present every side in every piece, stories should be balanced and add context. Objectivity is not always possible, and may not always be desirable (in the face for example of brutality or inhumanity), but impartial reporting builds trust and confidence.
Humanity
Journalists should do no harm. What we publish or broadcast may be hurtful, but we should be aware of the impact of our words and images on the lives of others.
Accountability
A sure sign of professionalism and responsible journalism is the ability to hold ourselves accountable. When we commit errors we must correct them and our expressions of regret must be sincere not cynical. We listen to the concerns of our audience. We may not change what readers write or say but we will always provide remedies when we are unfair.
EJN members do not believe that we need to add new rules to regulate journalists and their work in addition to the responsibilities outlined above, but we do support the creation of a legal and social framework, that encourages journalists to respect and follow the established values of their craft.
In doing so, journalists and traditional media, will put themselves in a position to be provide leadership about what constitutes ethical freedom of expression. What is good for journalism is also good for others who use the Internet or online media for public communications.
So by this metric, Rachel Maddow can only really be considered a pundit.
For truth and accuracy, this is predicated on the third tenet, both of which she can't really be said to support by dint of the second. So long as she's being paid by MSNBC, which is firmly in Hillary's pocket, she is not independent. Since she is not independent, she can neither be truthful, accurate, fair, or impartial. The only things she's got going for her are humanity and a vague inkling of accountability. Let's call a spade a spade here, she's no journalist. She's just a paid talking head in the vein of Sean Hannity or Bill O'Reilly, just with less invective.
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Rachel Maddow is the best investigative journalist on television today. She's going nowhere.
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#1
She doesn't want to be fired like Keith, Ed or anyone else who tells the truth on the Corp Media.
sabrina 1
Apr 2016
#158
She isn't going anywhere because the Corps bought her soul for $7 million per year.
rhett o rick
Apr 2016
#38
Watch out, they'll buy Birdiebro next !!! lol.. this is gob smacking, everyone is under the bus
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#110
Clinton's Cheerleader and the words investigative journalist do not belong in the same sentence.
Skwmom
Apr 2016
#133
MSNBC is a channel for rich, old, establishment Dems. Of COURSE Rachel will be kissing Hill's butt!
reformist2
Apr 2016
#31
I Am Not Going To Watch Her S**T And Neither Are Any People I Know! She IS A TOTAL SHILL!
CorporatistNation
Apr 2016
#122
She ain't goin nowhere...she has to promote Hillary, since the voters are not
angstlessk
Apr 2016
#5
"2.5 million more votes isn't as significant as a bird landing on a podium."
lunamagica
Apr 2016
#121
When she was boosting Sanders' campaign, you were probably all about Rachel Maddow.
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#6
She reported on his campaign. It was only when the Sanders campaign claimed that they had not
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#86
Nope, pulled if from reality that there are a total lack of itemized deductions from Sanders taxes
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#124
Common sense, logic, and watching her show where she expressed the same sentiments.
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#127
They didn't really compete in several states but it didn't fit her narrative. She was AFTER Bernie
Skwmom
Apr 2016
#134
What's the point? Anybody who replaces her will have all the same views and attitudes.
Cheese Sandwich
Apr 2016
#10
Even if that's true, there is something about her that is so juvenile and gossipy
snowy owl
Apr 2016
#81
You know those Yale students and their expectation of being provided a safe space
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2016
#16
A "joke" in a small company I worked for decades ago -- If you're willing to take a big pay cut, you
Hoyt
Apr 2016
#120
Well, that's much better than triangulation to propel the right wing's agenda.
Arugula Latte
Apr 2016
#161
Oh FFS, Rachel is NOT like Rush and any Dem candidate is not like a Rep candidate
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#156
Hilarious. Weird that this would be posted two days after the last time she was on air.
onehandle
Apr 2016
#33
Careful what you wish for. He will see right through Sanders also. #vettingBernie
riversedge
Apr 2016
#43
Supporting Hillary Is Supporting Our Current Corrupt From Top To Bottom Government
Yallow
Apr 2016
#97
Rachel is throwing away her credibility. Sad to see folks fall on their swords for the Clintons.
w4rma
Apr 2016
#83
How else would you report on a losing candidate? He gets short shrift because he's losing...
anotherproletariat
Apr 2016
#105
Well, a bird DID land on his podium during his speech/ sarcasm <--- cause this is needed around here
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#114