Let’s Never Forget, We’re the Real Story
With apologies to 1987′s Broadcast News (still one of the most accurate movie portrayals of a real broadcast newsroom), let’s never forget, we’re the real story here, not them. CNBC’s Rick Santelli gave a great example of that line of thinking last week when he started ranting on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. The rant, which slammed President Obama’s efforts to stimulate the economy, has since gone viral. Here’s a clip:
Before you all email or post that Santelli is a pundit and not a reporter … I understand that. Interestingly, however, in his profile on the CNBC website, he’s listed as an on-air editor. Fact is, I think his rant was so far over the top that he can’t see the top any longer. But, then again, it’s raised his profile and at the same time gotten people talking about CNBC … which I suppose makes him and his employer both very happy.
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Good point, Steve. I was so disgusted at Santelli’s rant. At a sensitive time, the media has a responsibility not to go over the top like this in a way that can very conceivably cause great damage. This is not the time to be causing panic or sparking irrational anger.