Media
Palin as Paris Hilton Celebrity
Sarah Palin is continuing to drag down the Republican Party. The other Republican Governors know this – but they cannot openly say so. When Palin talks she sounds less oriented than a wild and crazy Paris HIlton. At least Paris HIlton knows she is just a celebrity – she knows she is not taken seriously. […]
13Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 7 comments | Continued
Palin Soaks Up Media Spotlight
ABC’s Kate Snow reports: Bill McAllister is suddenly a very busy man. As spokesman for the Governor of Alaska, his role was pretty much taken over in an instant last August — the moment Governor Sarah Palin was selected as John McCain’s running mate. The McCain campaign quickly selected a brand new team of communication […]
13Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
John McCain with Jay Leno
Why does this happen. After an election we see the real charm of the candidates who lost? We sincerely wish McCain has just been himself during the campaign – America deserves a healthy dialogue on issues. Check out McCain with Jay Leno – this is pretty good:
12Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on John McCain with Jay Leno | Continued
GOP Wilderness
Tom Toles, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1990, is the editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post. His cartoons appear in the newspaper and on its Web site every day except Saturday, and are syndicated in nearly 200 publications nationwide. Read Full Bio Here
10Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on GOP Wilderness | Continued
Fat Prejudice
America, Love It or Fix It. We don’t know who these folks are. They produced the following video on prejudice of obese people. We don’t know what to make of this – it this a good thing or not? Certainly the video does a good job of pointing out sarcasm, prejudice, and even plain old […]
7Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Fat Prejudice | Continued
CNN’s Hologram – Cool Techonology
Well, this about takes the cake. Technology is advancing rapidy – but look at this – you still have to read these words. That is about as old as Abraham. The differencs is that we have people from Hobart, Australia, reading this commentary. They might be rednecks but they are able to use the internet. […]
6Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on CNN’s Hologram – Cool Techonology | Continued
Redneck Gazette – Obama Gonna Win
Redneck Gazette Election Prediction Obama Gonna Be President McCain Goes Home It looks like this here election is a done deal. That fella from Illinois attracted most of the people. And we can tell you why. Because he did a better job – that is why. Some folks around here talked about him being a […]
3Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Redneck Gazette – Obama Gonna Win | Continued
Obama, McCain, Palin and Religious (In)Tolerance
By Sally Quinn Ignorance and intolerance of the faiths or lack of faith of others is a huge problem in a world where religion is the main motivating force for most people. As Americans we must try to understand and respect beliefs we do not share as long as they are not imposed on us […]
1Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama, McCain, Palin and Religious (In)Tolerance | Continued
Evangelicals on Nov. 4: Four Predictions
One week until Election Day. Time to start making predictions on the basis of the Faith and Values story lines we have been pursuing since the Summer of 2007. Today, the Evangelicals (tomorrow Jews): A higher percentage of Evangelicals will vote for Obama than voted for Kerry: I would mortgage the house on this one […]
28Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Evangelicals on Nov. 4: Four Predictions | Continued
Powell’s Words a Lesson for McCain
By Sally Quinn. It is my belief that John McCain disqualified himself from being an effective leader of this country about a year ago when he was asked if he would vote for a Muslim candidate for president. McCain’s reply: “I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily […]
21Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The Prophecy of Barack Obama
Two years ago Barack Obama decided to run for President of the United States. There were others. Seasoned politicians. Politicians who have been representing people in an official capacity for years. Each of the candidates spoke to the people. Each presented their case. Obama said, “This is about change.” We the people cheered. Think of […]
21Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
Teddy Roosevelt, Racism and the Presidency
Teddy Roosevelt was the Vice President under McKinley. He went about the ceremonial duties of the Vice President of that time – accepting an invitation by Booker T. Washington to visit Tuskegee Institute. But fate interceded, McKinley was assassinated and Roosevelt became President. Roosevelt offered a dinner invitation to Booker T. Washington which was readily […]
9Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
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 […]
6Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ethics in Journalism – Blogging | Continued
Ethics In Journalism – Be Accountable
Blogging is unique in the world of Journalism. Blogging is working on the edge of the cliff. The Fireside Post began as a blog and evolved into an internet magazine. We have kept some qualities of the ‘blogs’ that we deemed worthy. Most notably in the area of accountability. We are accountable to our readers. […]
6Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ethics In Journalism – Be Accountable | Continued
Ethics in Journalism – Act Independently
Is Opinion different than reporting news – certainly. The Fireside Post is all about opinion – and we clarify our bias in “Who Are These Guys.” In terms of ‘acting independently’ we are the champions. We have no affiliations other than the United Methodist Church – and only one of us participates there. What might […]
6Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ethics in Journalism – Act Independently | Continued
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 […]
5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ethics In Journalism – Minimize Harm | Continued
Ethics in Journalism – Seek Truth
The internet has thrown the world of journalism off balance. The reality today is that anyone can be their own publisher and editor. The Society of Professional Journalists have a code of ethics. These ethics are the definition of right and wrong in reporting news. The Fireside Post is doing a series on ethics in […]
5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ethics in Journalism – Seek Truth | Continued
Forecast Project Earth
Dr. Gerald Durley is a preacher – but he is extraordinary – at 67 years old he has been on the front of most of the important cultural movements in his lifetime. Dr Durley is a visionary who has started his Congregation Conservation effort. Listen to this wonderful man.The Washington Post has a video section […]
22Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Forecast Project Earth | Continued
Gustav Moves In, Iowa Moves Out
Natural disasters are good press. Its a sure thing. Its like marketing Jesus. You can’t go wrong. But, much like marketing Jesus, you can’t stick with the same old spiel. You have to be fresh and relevant. You have to go with the flow. When Iowa was hit with severe flooding this summer, it made […]
4Sep2008 | bryan | Comments Off on Gustav Moves In, Iowa Moves Out | Continued
The Internet Big Bang
The universe of modern media has been knocked off course, perhaps even blown to pieces. The order of the media universe has been disrupted a few times by technology. The printing press, radio, and television, and then cable television revolutionized means of communication. The common denominator that has not changed is in top down construction […]
2Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Internet Big Bang | Continued
David Broder on the 1968 DNC – video
This writer is grateful for the Washington Post. Aside from their politics, they perform a great public service by offering one of the finest web sites and allowing folks like me to share in their quest for understanding. David Broder is a professional journalist who has been around a long time. This writer has been […]
26Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on David Broder on the 1968 DNC – video | Continued
Havasu Falls, Before and After Flood Videos
This writer completed the Havasu hike about twenty years ago. The hike begins at the top rim of the Grand Canyon and proceeds down eleven miles to Supai Village. Then another mile hike to the Havasu Falls (A 100 foot water fall), and another mile to Mooney falls (a 300 foot water fall). The trail […]
22Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Havasu Falls, Before and After Flood Videos | Continued
Tim Russert Dies
Shocking news. Tim Russert, the journalist of NBC and MSNBC fame has died of an apparent heart attack. This writer has not been kind to Mr. Russert. We did not appreciate his managing of political debates. But that does not diminish our shock at the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Russert. Mr. Russert was […]
14Jun2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tim Russert Dies | Continued