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KansDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 02:56 PM
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It’s time for a new news network: “The WIKI News Network”
Seriously, there is so much coming out that isn’t being reported that a news agency devoted entirely to the WikiLeaks could run 24/7 and still not cover it all.

Also, after seeing Rachel Maddow’s interview with Michael Moore, such a news agency could vet the leaks for credibility (“Cuba blocked the showing of Moore’s ‘Sicko’”), as well as offer explanations and analysis from learned contributors. In essence, return to "old-style" reporting and journalism.

There's so much to learn from these leaks...

I know I'd be watching it...constantly! :applause:
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NightWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 03:00 PM
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1. I've been reading the updates they post on FB and twitter
There are nearly a dozen cables a day released and it's a great way to follow them.
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stray cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 03:19 PM
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2. All political gossip all the time! National Enquirer for politics
Edited on Wed Dec-22-10 03:19 PM by stray cat
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KansDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 03:34 PM
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4. Not at all...
I indicated in my OP that these reports would be analyzed by learned experts who could explain the ramifications and offer analysis.

That would eliminate the "gossip" factor...
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 03:20 PM
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3. It would certainly be an improvement over the MSM and government handouts. K&R
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villager Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 03:36 PM
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5. unrecc'd by the "let the corporations control my news!" crowd..
sadly....

Good idea, though...
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RZM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 04:03 PM
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6. I think it already exists
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Main_Page

Though I don't think that's what you had in mind :)
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-22-10 04:15 PM
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7. Great idea, it would be instantly popular.
I'm guessing the FCC and the cable/sat providers would be the sticking point.
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