She, of course, has no answer to that, and doesn't see why she should have one. I think that for those of us who think and who care, it may be a matter of digust. I wouldn't say I judge by my gut instinct more during highly political moments than at other times. I will say I'm more aware of it in the moment, but when I stop to consider, I think it's about the same amount. Being on the inside of the mass media, I don't think it's nearly as intentional or mean spirited as most people tend to make it out to be.
Most people get into journalism because they want to know the truth.
The problem is, there is no such thing as real truth. Sure, people are guilty of putting their own spin on things in an attempt to influence others, but I think you'll find that less with journalists and more with the people they cover. When we see opposing spin, we recognize it for spin and call it out. All rights reserved.