Is the American media honestly biased?

The Drudge Report links an article from The Omahachannel.com, regarding comments made by Peter Jennings. Apparently, ABC News issued a memo last week that stressed that President Bush should be held more accountable than Senator Kerry.

In the memo, ABC Political Director, Marc Halperin stated that although both campaigns distort the truth, Kerry's comments should be overlooked. "Kerry distorts, takes out of context, and mistakes all the time, but these are not central to his efforts to win," Halperin wrote.

Jennings, interviewed by KETV, during a stop in Kansas City, said that he is "a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective." (read the article -- HERE)

In light of the National Guard scandal that has greatly tarnished Dan Rather's formidable career, it seems there is no longer an objective, non-partisan news source in America. Although FOX News claims to be "fair and balanced," I took notice of an intro to a news show that showed the President in a much brighter light that his opponent. While I feel very similar about the candidates, I believe that there should be no slant, or spin. played by the press.

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So Kerry really is "just one of the boys."

Did you hear his comment during his trip through Ohio? His motorcade stopped at the Village Grocery store in Buchanan (ironic? I think not). Upon entering, he asked the store clerk, "Can I get me a hunting license here?"

Well, Uncle Jed and Jethro must be waitin' in the back.

What a phony.

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A 13-year-old Seattle area boy was arrested last week for posting child pornography on the Internet.

Normally, this story would be just about a kid who did a bad thing. However, there is a weird twist to the story.

The pictures were of himself!

Apparently, the boy was arrested Wednesday by investigators from the State Patrol's Missing and Exploited Children task force. They also seized three computers.

I have to wonder...

Where are the child's parents? Also, who was "exploited."

I agree that this is a serious matter, but come on. They aren't even allowing him bail. He's 13-years-old for crying out loud.

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The more the baseball playoffs continue, the more I realize just how cursed the Chicago Cubs truly are.

They miss the playoffs by choking (yet again) at the end of the season and then have to endure the very real possibility that The Boston Red Sox (who haven't won a World Series since 1918) and the Houston Astros (who have never even been to one) will play till the end.

But, don't worry Cubbie fans. As much as I had to admit it - and I mean this sincerely - I don't think Derek Lowe can beat Kevin Brown in New York. As much as I loathe A-Rod, the Yankee lineup was built for this one game.

As for the Astros, while they have the Cardinals on the ropes, it's tough to win in St. Louis. I'm rooting for them, though. They have surprised me every step of the way, but I think somehow the Cards will pull it out.

Of course, I picked the Cowboys to beat the Steelers last week - so what do I know.