Bread or Circus Journalism

Bread sustains our lives, while circus entertains.  We stand at the precipice of change in journalism – debating the choices of bread or circus.  There have not yet been any Pulitzer Prices awarded for blogging – and this writer does not see this happening in the near future.  Pulitizer Prizes in journalism are reserved for [...]

Ethics in Journalism – Blogging

Blogging is writing on the edge of the cliff.  Blogging is a perilous business.  Blogger can write anything they want – but if bloggers want to attract regular readers and build a following – they should follow some code of ethics.  Even aside from any commercial or egotistical success – as members of the civilized [...]

Ethics In Journalism – Minimize Harm

Journalism on the internet has corrupted the world of reporting.  The Fireside Post is an opinion magazine, with our bias clearly stated in “Who Are These Guys.”  Even admitting we are about opinion does not excuse us from having some ethical boundaries.  This is the second post in a series examining journalistic ethics.
We will be [...]

Subliminal Bush

In a previous post here on The Fireside, we mentioned the press conference with the President where he discussed WWIII in the context of Iran. I thought it might be beneficial to see the clip for ourselves:

“I take the threat of Iran with a nuclear weapon very seriously.” I guess that would account for the [...]

Rush Limbaugh – the need for acceptance

Son,
The human condition of social acceptance has overridden basic moral values. For centuries governments, churches, and the literary/art community have served to help define a set of moral standards, to articulate them, to promote the clarity of civilized man. There is purpose. As social creatures by nature and nurture, we all have a need for [...]

Blogging Ethics – Internet Ethics

Son,
Historically, the common denominator of civilized man has been the rule of law. Without law we have anarchy. Without law we have chaos. Without law it is every man for himself. The internet is governed only by the laws or limitations of technology. The internet is a vast and open frontier. People like to come [...]

Al Gore – Ozone Man

Son,
The sweet smell of vindication. Time will ultimately tell the truth. Al Gore has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his lifetime achievement in bringing the issue of Global Warming to the attention of humanity.
In 1992 Al Gore was a Vice Presidential Candidate, running with Bill Clinton on the Democratic ticket. They were challenging George [...]