That seemed to be the underlying thought in the question asked last night of President Obama by NBC's Chuck Todd. He started this way: "...some of your programs, whether for Main Street or Wall Street, have actually cushioned the blow for those that were irresponsible." But then he went on to ask the President if he would ask the American people to make some sacrifice since we are in a kind of economic war! Was that question exhibit "A" for the Media Elite? There are many tens of millions of Americans who are sacrificing quite enough, thank you, Mr. Todd, though we're delighted to hear that you are secure and happy. And that's pretty much what President Obama told him.
[Also: In this morning's Washington Post, Howard Kurtz points out the President didn't call on a single reporter from any of the nation's big newspapers. And in case you missed it, the three largest papers in Alabama are forcing mandatory unpaid 10-day furloughs on their non-union, i.e. almost all, employees.]
[UPDATE: Legislation has been introduced to allow newspapers to operate as non-profits, with the accompanying tax breaks. Heck, so many are already non-profit they may as well get whatever benefits there are!.]
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