I still struggle with "media" as a plural, at least when it comes to saying things like "media are bad." <shudder> Almost like nails on a chalkboard...
Only worse.
"The media are evil." That's fine. But just saying "media are" without a definite article is painful. Almost like watching some "reporting" that's going on out there...
Only worse.
Again and again and again today, I kept seeing posts about how the media are skewing reality in favor of their own agenda. The most interesting--though highly biased in the other direction--video was this one which makes some pretty powerful claims. It's well worth the eight and a half minutes. I'll be here when you get back...
...here's the problem: Sure, some Leftist reporter did a shoddy job and should probably be fired or go back to school and learn how to report again, but isn't the other side in danger of falling off the tightrope the other way--at the very least?
"No," the reply will come. "No, see, we're not on a tightrope; we're next to a cliff, and they went over the cliff. We're on solid ground, even if we move farther Right."
Tightrope or Cliff?
...hmm...
I'm guessing the guys who made this eight and half minute video would say something rather similar.
It's at least something to consider.
~Luke Holzmann
Filmmaker, Writer, Expectant Father
Foment: agitate; try to stir up public opinion
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Stephanie, I'm glad I'm not the only one. The first time someone said that in a media class in college I cringed.
Angi, that's super cool. I hadn't even heard it before <smile>.
<smile> Glad you agree, Heather.
Sally, may we display the goodness of God in our own lives so others are drawn to His loving kindness... even when they don't see it when they pick through the Bible.
~Luke
yes, we're on a tightrope and the right has just as many rabid and wrong people in it as the left.
Both of those video clips were very interesting.
But, boy, oh boy, what a mess that guy who made the "What would Jesus do" video is.
And how long-suffering God is. He's going to make the ultimate sacrifice--he proves his love in this, while were yet sinners he sent Christ to die for us--and the guy who makes that film calls him stupid and mean and uncaring. Oh, God have mercy.
Everyone is biased. And foment is a cool word.
FOMENT!!! I *LOVE* the word foment!!! :D
My sleep-deprived brain cannot recall verbatim the numerous times my husband and I have bantered with this word over the years . . . but we have! :D
Great word pick! :D
fwiw, the phrase "media are" makes me shudder too. even "the media are" doesn't seem right.