Jennings Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 This is the link to a piece about the new AC-130J *GUNship* that got overstressed and had to be retired... This is what passes for journalism in 2015... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I have to wonder who could have made that mistake when you can make a simple wikipedia search....... but I have my suspicions Edited November 23, 2015 by Exhausted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenlilly106 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 My hometown paper had a front page, above the fold story about the big Halloween party in town this year and noted a number of people dressed as "Hand Solo" So it's not just CNN..... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 My hometown paper had a front page, above the fold story about the big Halloween party in town this year and noted a number of people dressed as "Hand Solo" So it's not just CNN..... Ken "Hand Solo" Oh Lordy is there some jokes in there...:rolleyes:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 "Hand Solo" .....dating "Princess Lotion"........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sometimes, being near the bathroom isn't enough....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 .....dating "Princess Lotion"........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) A "journalist" can either i) spend weeks researching and educating him or herself on the subject, chase down leads, confirm stories and sources, spend hours writing accurate copy and file the story that few will ever read in entirety; or ii) just write something the target audience is known to "like" Both pay the same. Edited November 23, 2015 by CorsairMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Bored Marines often enjoy lifting and hiding the Navy's carriers. Edited November 23, 2015 by TaiidanTomcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 A "journalist" can either i) spend weeks researching and educating him or herself on the subject, chase down leads, confirm stories and sources, spend hours writing accurate copy and file the story that few will ever read in entirety; or ii) just write something the target audience is known to "like" Both pay the same. I don't even feel like option i) is a thing anymore. Even if directed to do it, how many would actually even know where to start? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Last weeks South Park episode was a half hour of mostly bashing this topic, it was really funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That show is still on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 19th season, they have actually gotten funny again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Last weeks South Park episode was a half hour of mostly bashing this topic, it was really funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 19th season, they have actually gotten funny again Frighteningly accurate in portrayal too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 They crank out a weeks episode the week prior. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 At least we aren't bombing ISIS with B-25s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neptune48 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I don't even feel like option i) is a thing anymore. Even if directed to do it, how many would actually even know where to start? I doubt a producer or editor would allow them the time even if they had the chops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_S Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 In the early part of last decade, a reported labeled the B-52 as a "Stealth" bomber. Another had B-25s as part of the OEF buildup. Matt B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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