Another reason journalist are considered lower than whale dung....

In times past, reporters had to have a few basic characteristics to be good. Command of the language, a willingness to investigate the matter they were reporting (not just reprinting the fax they got from the office), at least some integrity, and some common knowledge of what the hell they were writing on. A few days ago I saw this article and I had to laugh:

CBS News...enough said.

But it never occurred to the "journalist" to call someone who knew what the hell they were talking about before they put this garbage out. Then again, last New Year's Eve in Houston, there was a report of a man in a hotel with an "arsenal." Granted, this is soon after the Las Vegas mass shooting, but calling one Glock 9mm, one 870 shotgun, and one AR-15 an "arsenal" is a bit of hyperbole.

Reporters, journalism degrees don't give you knowledge of the craft, getting off your ass and investigating the story does. Try asking questions of people who know what they are talking about before you make an ass out of yourself in front of millions.

At least this reporter didn't put this up: