Political Bias?

I see from news articles that Senator Trent Lott is back in power, albeit to the number two position in the minority party. This reminds me of something that I recently connected.

I still remember the outrage that his comments sparked, though from what I've seen it was largely due to interpretation, not what he actually said. People were offended by what they thought he meant, and nothing but his resignation from leadership could satisfy his detractors.

Compare this to Senator Kerry's remarks about the ignrant trups in Irak. Yes, there was an uproar, but mainly from Republicans. Then he issues an "apology" and everything is supposed to be forgiven. However, if you examine his apology you notice that he doesn't apologize for what he said. He merely labels it a botched joke (then why didn't he correct it when he said it?) and is sorry that people were offended. He should have apologize for what he said, even if (which I doubt) it wasn't what he meant to say. Wasn't this the same guy that accused all American troops of being rapists and murderers in Vietnam?

But no, there is no bias in the news media that creates controversy around Republicans and lets Democrats off the hook. Nope, it can't be found right next to unbiased coverage of Iraq.

~Matt

PS 2006.11.16
I'm not the only one writing about this. Read this column for more: Lott Avenges Media Double Standard.

It's funny how political missteps can destroy some people, while leaving others standing, even smiling.

Thank goodness Republican Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott -- one of those once nearly destroyed -- proved this week that media's plunging, twisting knives can be extracted.

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