Eric Mays vs. Dave Bondy

[lovinlife101]

A concerning trend that politicians continue to verbally attack journalists simply because they don’t like the stories being done on them. The latest involves Flint City Councilmember Eric Mays lashing out against 25-66 anchor Dave Bondy.

Politicians like Mays think if they criticize journalists for doing their job that they can pressure the media from investigating wrongdoing. There’s many things that deserve the media’s attention when it comes to good governance at city hall and the media should not be attacked for as our colleagues say “asking the tough questions”.

First off, the period goes inside the quotation mark. Inside.

Second, glad to see you’re defending a coworker rather than “lashing out” at them here.

Third, who cares who the village idiot calls out? In Detroit, Roop Raj takes great pride in “attacking” people who ask him where he’s from in comment sections of stories or on social media.

So when I see a reporter publicizing a village idiot “verbally attacking” them. I do what everyone except that reporter does: roll my eyes and get on with my life. Reporters think it’s a feather in their press cap when someone disagrees with them publicly, but it just shows they have a thin skin and care mostly about publicity.

Now make it a great day!

[lovinlife101]

Lovin: I’ll put my period where I want it. “.”

You’re welcome to put your period, have your period, etc. whenever and wherever you want. But you did get it correct and inside there.

[lovinlife101]

I will also criticize who I want, when I want. I don’t need you to tell me that it’s OK to defend my coworkers or it’s not OK for me to criticize station management. You do you. My words are my own. Period. (Inside or outside quotation marks.)

Never said you couldn’t criticize who and when you want.

Never said it was ok to do anything or not do anything. I said it was “good to see.” It would be good for me to see or not see anything. That’s my choice.

Never said it was ok or not okay to criticize management or not.

[lovinlife101]

Yes, you tend to say a lot of nothing. And you tend to go off topic. The thread is about the dangers of local politicians attacking local journalists who are merely doing their jobs.

Your argument is hyperbole (look it up).

Nobody was “attacked.”

Saying they don’t like the way someone reports is a criticism, not an “attack.”

What do you think news consultants do all day? “Attack” reporters?

[lovinlife101]

Yes, you tend to say a lot of nothing. And you tend to go off topic. The thread is about the dangers of local politicians attacking local journalists who are merely doing their jobs.

Oh, and when was anyone ever in danger?

A village idiot criticized a reporter who’s paying an agent to work at the worst station in that market, possibly in history.

Was there a death threat or threat of physical violence that I missed? You said it’s “dangerous” to have a local politician criticize someone in the media.

Oh, that’s right. There never has been (and likely never will be) a threat from a local politician to someone in the media in that market. Checkmate.

[lovinlife101]

THERE.

Thank you, goodnight now.

You go to bed at 10:30 in the morning?

[lovinlife101]

Was their a death threat or threat of physical violence that I missed? You said it’s “dangerous” to have a local politician criticize someone in the media.

As usual, that went way over your head.

Danger involves threat of suffering harm, injury, or death. How does Mr. Mays’ comment warrant (look it up) that?

[lovinlife101]

Over your head again. Twice on one day. Doing good PITA101------

Totally!

In the same way Siskel and Ebert “attack” movies!

[lovinlife101]

Yes, you tend to say a lot of nothing. And you tend to go off topic. The thread is about the dangers of local politicians attacking local journalists who are merely doing their jobs.

Checkmate.

Always an asshole.

Sinklair is not! Maybe a little slow, but not a hole!

[lovinlife101]

wyc-yhtcoi

Is that some 3rd grade lingo ???

Sussudio!