thebobfiles.com is a once-a-week, op-ed column that will be posted for your consideration, every Thursday. The column represents the thoughts, ideas and commentary of Bob. No brain surgery here, I’m just an average, everyday kind a guy. I’m not an academic, nor an intellectual and I have no insider connections. I am however, a bit of a news/politics junkie and make a point of reading, watching and listening to the events of the day as they are presented by the various mediums that seem to rule our daily lives. After taking it all in (or taking in as much as my mind will allow), I toss it about, talk with friends to get their take, then write down what I feel at that moment.
In my so-called “research”, I have often wondered why so many of the talking heads fail to ask the really tough questions. I’ve determined that many, if not most, of today’s media types fear losing access (particularly those on television), so they tend to shy away from real controversy. And although more and more are finding the courage to venture into what has up until now been “never-never-land”, I find their courage to be in direct proportion to the amount of time the Bush administration has left in Washington.
Early on in the primary process, their courage was wishy-washy at best. Now, as we draw closer to the election in November, many of the talking heads have become more direct. If my analysis is correct, a new administration will bring new fears and timidity to the interview process. And once again, we will be presented with a failed pursuit for “real answers”.
At thebobfiles.com, my access is your access and we can only draw our conclusions form our everyday sources. I assure you I am probably more like you than almost anyone on radio, television or in the newspapers. I'm just an average guy, some rough edges for sure; but no frills, bells or whistles, just an inquiring mind. I'm tired of being misled and misrepresented. It is time to speak out.
To the right, I have listed various links that will tell you more about me, links to other blogs I like, and some I'm not too crazy about. Under the heading of "Sorry Old Bloggers", you'll find the so-called "opposition". I list their blogs because I think it's important to know what the opposition is thinking and saying. Judge for yourself.
Well, that’s it. So please, read on, and if there is a particular topic you’d like addressed, please let me know.
Thanx, and enjoy, Bob
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