Easongate

If you are wondering about all the furor (or lack thereof) concerning Jordan Eason, go to Easongate. You may have missed an analysis of the statements made by Jordan Eason in your local newspaper. That was easy to do because the MSM seemed quite uninterested in this affair. Of greater interest to the MSM was the role of blogs (viewed as a negative influence) in the resignation of Mr. Eason. It is obvious, however, that blogs function as an alternative media, filling a vacuum created by a monolithic news media. If the mainstream media had done its job, Mr. Eason would have been forced to resign, several years ago, after he admitted CNN did not report unfavorable information (can you say "the truth"?) about Saddam Hussein and Iraq in order to maintain access.

One criticism of blogs in this affair is the publication of incorrect information. If you visit any of the blogs mentioned at Easongate, you will find FRONTPAGE corrections, retractions, and apologies. These changes were made the same day the new information became available. When was the last time you saw that in the Minneapolis Star Tribune or your local newspaper?

Does the resignation of Mr. Eason end the inquiry? No, as many questions remain unanswered. For more information, go here.