schlimm Try reading some history of journalism for examples of newspapers uncovering corruption and other cases of illegal activity. There are many. Surely you heard of Watergate?
Try reading some history of journalism for examples of newspapers uncovering corruption and other cases of illegal activity. There are many. Surely you heard of Watergate?
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ChessieCat123 Most major public works projects have some leval of corruption. However that did not stop the Interstate Highway System in its tracks. The press is supposed to weed out corruption but does not offer any alternitives. There real job is to stir up the pot and increase circulation and ratings. The LA times endorced Goldwater because that would get people talking and stick it to the hippies that were infecting California. Now that we have all grown up does this have to be a all or nothing?
Most major public works projects have some leval of corruption. However that did not stop the Interstate Highway System in its tracks. The press is supposed to weed out corruption but does not offer any alternitives. There real job is to stir up the pot and increase circulation and ratings. The LA times endorced Goldwater because that would get people talking and stick it to the hippies that were infecting California. Now that we have all grown up does this have to be a all or nothing?
Huh?
Part of what the paper has uncovered is huge budget overrun already being concealed in a project that is wildly expensive to begin with.
The Times endorsed Goldwater at least partly because it had previously promised to endorse the Republican nominee, whoever he was. This was apparently with some reluctance, but the paper stuck to its word. Johnson was on his way to winning big in California, and the endorsement clearly wasn't going to enhance the paper's popularity.
"Stick it to the hippies"? You're kidding, right? As one who was a California teenager at the time, I can tell you that "the hippies" were a tiny phenomenon in 1964. 1967 was three years away, and the world changed a lot in that time. Go back to any 1964 newspapers, and see how much you can read about "hippies."
Marilyn Monroe supported high speed rail? I learn so much from this site.
Part of the responsibilities of a business, historically, has been more than just making a buck, especially (though not limited to) public media.
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schlimm Part of the responsibilities of a business, historically, has been more than just making a buck, especially (though not limited to) public media.
when is Jerry Brown's term over? that date will be the end of 'his pet project' HSR in California. no one running for governor will be trying to boost that project. it's toxic for politicians to endorse that endless money pit. and for the record, I am a big passenger train fan and Amtrak supporter but I am very much against the California HSR project (as well as against the Tampa-Orlando HSR that Governor Scott cancelled). the Texas HSR? no worries, that project will collapse in 2 years.
cudjoebob when is Jerry Brown's term over? that date will be the end of 'his pet project' HSR in California. no one running for governor will be trying to boost that project. it's toxic for politicians to endorse that endless money pit. and for the record, I am a big passenger train fan and Amtrak supporter but I am very much against the California HSR project (as well as against the Tampa-Orlando HSR that Governor Scott cancelled). the Texas HSR? no worries, that project will collapse in 2 years.
Ah yes. Forward thinking California preparing for the 19th Century. People will never travel anywhere so there is no need for expanded travel options other than cars or planes.
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cudjoeboband for the record, I am a big passenger train fan and Amtrak supporter but I am very much against the California HSR project (as well as against the Tampa-Orlando HSR that Governor Scott cancelled). the Texas HSR? no worries, that project will collapse in 2 years.
A nostalgia rail fan, apparently.
CMStPnP I cannot believe all the under city running and bridges the California line is going to have being in a state prone to Earthquakes.........Cha-Ching!
I cannot believe all the under city running and bridges the California line is going to have being in a state prone to Earthquakes.........Cha-Ching!
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