The Questions That Are Never Asked.
I'm certainly not the only one who notices. Bob Somerby's Daily Howler. always hones in on the mainstream media's sophistry. During the week of January 24, 2007 he perfectly illustrated for us: how supposedly "liberal" writers fall for scripted spin; the press corps' standardized demonizing of Democrats; the bizarre press coverage of Campaign 2000; dim-witted Democrats who fail to defend their own party; and an elite pundit class that is economically disconnected from much of their readership. In that spirit, I have some questions to assist the underachieving press should certain people appear in front of them. I hope these help:
"For Culture Warrior" Bill O'Reilly and Rev. Don Wildmon:
For Our Friends Rabbi Michael Lerner, Rev. Jim Wallis and US Senator Barack Obama
For Institute on Religion and Democracy Catholics Robert P. George, George Weigel, Michael Novak and Mary Ann Glendon:
Follow-up question:
For IRD board of advisor members Hadley Arkes, Hillel G. Fradkin and Michael Medved:
While on the subject of Judaism, democracy and religious freedom, this question is for you neocon godfather Irving Kristol! Would your ideal neoconservative society tolerate the equal rights of everyone to worship as they or you neoconservatives see fit?
Two follow-up questions, Irving Kristol:
A) Would you want to really live in a society where the children of your fellow Jewish-Americans can be taken away on the word of a religious leader and then raised in a different faith?
Hey, I didn't forget the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Straussian, Yuval Levin!
"It is a simple and uncontroversial biological fact that a human life begins when an embryo is created. That embryo is human, and it is alive; its human life will last until its death, whether that comes days after conception or many decades later surrounded by children and grandchildren." Hmmm. I've got to ask you the following four questions (Remember: no noble lies allowed!):
A) The question of "when life begins" is actually a philosophical question and not a scientific one. By making this philosophical assumption for all, aren't you actually masquerading Catholic and Evangelical orthodoxies as a widely agreed upon scientific conclusion? I know earning millions of dollars can make it hard to ask tough questions of fellow millionaires. So, I hope these questions will help you do your job, because frankly, a lot of you media folks are looking shallow and people are noticing. When you get these questions asked, let me know. I've got lots more.
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