Is Nick Too Cozy Wiith Politicians?

Yes. No one should be cozy with politicians, they're ALL dishonest liars and should be treated appropriately with suspicion distrust and contempt. Republican or democrat, all of them are bottom feeding scum, but I shouldn't call them that b/c that would be an insult to an innocent carp.

People in power always impress members of the media. It is not about bias so to speak, it is about access. When any member of the media feels like they can be "in the know" so to speak with this or that political figure, they are less likely to be negative.

It is not part of some conspiracy, but just human nature. It goes back, nationally at least, to the campaign of Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan's people made sure reporters covering him were comfortable in their planes and buses, had good food to eat, and some tidbit from the old man here and there.

Is it manipulating media folk or just being human? I don't know. You have to decide that. But criticizing a media member who writes about a politician he has access to is like criticizing the weather man for writing about having a one on one with mother nature.

I see nothing ethically wrong with the story posted. I just think Barrett is all hat and no cattle.

I will also note this quote from Mike Wallace, "If you can not eat their food and drink their liquor and then go out and criticize them, you don't belong in this business."

Never confuse the effect of civility with corruption.

People in power always impress members of the media. It is not about bias so to speak, it is about access. When any member of the media feels like they can be "in the know" so to speak with this or that political figure, they are less likely to be negative.

It is not part of some conspiracy, but just human nature. It goes back, nationally at least, to the campaign of Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan's people made sure reporters covering him were comfortable in their planes and buses, had good food to eat, and some tidbit from the old man here and there.

Is it manipulating media folk or just being human? I don't know. You have to decide that. But criticizing a media member who writes about a politician he has access to is like criticizing the weather man for writing about having a one on one with mother nature.

I see nothing ethically wrong with the story posted. I just think Barrett is all hat and no cattle.

I will also note this quote from Mike Wallace, "If you can not eat their food and drink their liquor and then go out and criticize them, you don't belong in this business."

Never confuse the effect of civility with corruption.

- coke_stevenson

Nothing like speculation about relationships between the media and politicians to get rumors going. First off, I'm friendly to Gresham Barrett because he happens to be a nice guy. It also helps that he's a member of my church, NewSpring. Our political views diverge on some levels, (but fewer than some people who have a vested interest in casting me as a liberal would imagine.) I also happen to believe that Republican or Democrat, our only hope for real, lasting change that benefits the majority of the people is if we agree to work with each other in good faith, labels (and all the assumptions that they bring with them) aside.

And no, I'm not angling for a job in his office, although I would be flattered if I were even on his top 100 list. I know what I'm supposed to be about and politics -- at least in its classic formulation -- isn't it. Building the kingdom of God is.....And I'm incubating some ideas in that area as we speak that I am very excited about.

People in power always impress members of the media. It is not about bias so to speak, it is about access. When any member of the media feels like they can be "in the know" so to speak with this or that political figure, they are less likely to be negative.

It is not part of some conspiracy, but just human nature. It goes back, nationally at least, to the campaign of Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan's people made sure reporters covering him were comfortable in their planes and buses, had good food to eat, and some tidbit from the old man here and there.

Is it manipulating media folk or just being human? I don't know. You have to decide that. But criticizing a media member who writes about a politician he has access to is like criticizing the weather man for writing about having a one on one with mother nature.

I see nothing ethically wrong with the story posted. I just think Barrett is all hat and no cattle.

I will also note this quote from Mike Wallace, "If you can not eat their food and drink their liquor and then go out and criticize them, you don't belong in this business."

Never confuse the effect of civility with corruption.

- coke_stevenson

Nothing like speculation about relationships between the media and politicians to get rumors going. First off, I'm friendly to Gresham Barrett because he happens to be a nice guy. It also helps that he's a member of my church, NewSpring. Our political views diverge on some levels, (but fewer than some people who have a vested interest in casting me as a liberal would imagine.) I also happen to believe that Republican or Democrat, our only hope for real, lasting change that benefits the majority of the people is if we agree to work with each other in good faith, labels (and all the assumptions that they bring with them) aside.

And no, I'm not angling for a job in his office, although I would be flattered if I were even on his top 100 list. I know what I'm supposed to be about and politics -- at least in its classic formulation -- isn't it. Building the kingdom of God is.....And I'm incubating some ideas in that area as we speak that I am very excited about.

- NickCharalambous

Well, that clears that up!

People in power always impress members of the media. It is not about bias so to speak, it is about access. When any member of the media feels like they can be "in the know" so to speak with this or that political figure, they are less likely to be negative.

It is not part of some conspiracy, but just human nature. It goes back, nationally at least, to the campaign of Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan's people made sure reporters covering him were comfortable in their planes and buses, had good food to eat, and some tidbit from the old man here and there.

Is it manipulating media folk or just being human? I don't know. You have to decide that. But criticizing a media member who writes about a politician he has access to is like criticizing the weather man for writing about having a one on one with mother nature.

I see nothing ethically wrong with the story posted. I just think Barrett is all hat and no cattle.

I will also note this quote from Mike Wallace, "If you can not eat their food and drink their liquor and then go out and criticize them, you don't belong in this business."

Never confuse the effect of civility with corruption.

- coke_stevenson

Nothing like speculation about relationships between the media and politicians to get rumors going. First off, I'm friendly to Gresham Barrett because he happens to be a nice guy. It also helps that he's a member of my church, NewSpring. Our political views diverge on some levels, (but fewer than some people who have a vested interest in casting me as a liberal would imagine.) I also happen to believe that Republican or Democrat, our only hope for real, lasting change that benefits the majority of the people is if we agree to work with each other in good faith, labels (and all the assumptions that they bring with them) aside.

And no, I'm not angling for a job in his office, although I would be flattered if I were even on his top 100 list. I know what I'm supposed to be about and politics -- at least in its classic formulation -- isn't it. Building the kingdom of God is.....And I'm incubating some ideas in that area as we speak that I am very excited about.

- NickCharalambous

Ok, save the world, but on the way, please get the time on the blog fixed? How about an on-line church?

People in power always impress members of the media. It is not about bias so to speak, it is about access. When any member of the media feels like they can be "in the know" so to speak with this or that political figure, they are less likely to be negative.

It is not part of some conspiracy, but just human nature. It goes back, nationally at least, to the campaign of Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan's people made sure reporters covering him were comfortable in their planes and buses, had good food to eat, and some tidbit from the old man here and there.

Is it manipulating media folk or just being human? I don't know. You have to decide that. But criticizing a media member who writes about a politician he has access to is like criticizing the weather man for writing about having a one on one with mother nature.

I see nothing ethically wrong with the story posted. I just think Barrett is all hat and no cattle.

I will also note this quote from Mike Wallace, "If you can not eat their food and drink their liquor and then go out and criticize them, you don't belong in this business."

Never confuse the effect of civility with corruption.

- coke_stevenson

Nothing like speculation about relationships between the media and politicians to get rumors going. First off, I'm friendly to Gresham Barrett because he happens to be a nice guy. It also helps that he's a member of my church, NewSpring. Our political views diverge on some levels, (but fewer than some people who have a vested interest in casting me as a liberal would imagine.) I also happen to believe that Republican or Democrat, our only hope for real, lasting change that benefits the majority of the people is if we agree to work with each other in good faith, labels (and all the assumptions that they bring with them) aside.

And no, I'm not angling for a job in his office, although I would be flattered if I were even on his top 100 list. I know what I'm supposed to be about and politics -- at least in its classic formulation -- isn't it. Building the kingdom of God is.....And I'm incubating some ideas in that area as we speak that I am very excited about.

- NickCharalambous

Ok, save the world, but on the way, please get the time on the blog fixed? How about an on-line church?

- republikin

An on line church? Nick can't keep up with this site much less another site.

OH SWEET LAWD-A-MERCY NO!

LAST THING A POLITICAL BASED WEBSITE NEEDS IS THE HIGHLY BIASED INFLUENCE AND DIRECTIVES FROM A CHURCH!

- wyatt1sc

Churches that get involved in politics in any way should have to pay taxes just like the rest of us.....


But speaking of Church, can anyone recommend one that isn't politically active and isn't a "new age" or "mega" church? Do they exist in South Carolina? Last time I went to church the preacher decided he wanted to tell us how to vote, at that point my wife and I got up, turned our backs on him, walked out and haven't been back since......

Since you didnt mention a church that is a "cult of personality" then there are several of those in anderson.