While many of us have already dismissed The Baltimore Sun as a biased outfit, the newspaper continually contents they're an objective news source. Still, it cannot be disputed that they absolutely adore President-Elect Barack Obama. Whether on their "news" or editorial pages, these guys routinely outdo themselves when it comes to fawning over Barack.
A few weeks ago, I commented how the paper wanted readers to send congratulatory notes to the President-elect. Now, the newspaper has made Obama the main attraction at their "store". Specifically, they use a portion of the paper to entice interested parties into visiting this website.
Normally, I would celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship demonstrated by the Sun. Still, Barack Obama has been placed on a pedestal usually off limits to political figures. Perhaps I would be more apt to ignore it if the Baltimore Sun didn't arbitrarily pick and chose those who they deem celebration-worthy.
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hey dumbass, he is the first african amercan president. It is historic and many newspapers have made money off of that fact.
What exactly is wrong with you people, did you all get your asses kicked on the playground ?
Hey Vickie,
When the Baltimore Sun starts recognizing historical figures that may share a different ideological view than them, then I'll back off.
I certainly respect the President-Elect's achievements. I am just a little curious when an "unbiased" media outlet goes overboard with their celebration of the same.
Bud,
The Sun wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't a hot seller. Where you would like to ascribe celebrity worship looks more like trying to boost sagging profits, to me.
Never underestimate money as the motive of a newspaper's actions... especially considering how poorly they've been doing.
That's Capitalism.
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