The political press has been particularly pathetic during the debate over the economic recovery package. We keep dwelling on this subject because the coverage was so outrageous. It really seems like many of the media types have no idea just how horrific the economic situation is. Maybe they all just talk to each other and it is an elitist (well-paid) little cabal. Media Matters has compiled some of the lowlights from the pathetic press corps. They had plenty of material:
As President Obama signs the economic recovery package into law, Media Matters for America looks back at how the media too often let politics drive the debate and failed to give the public an accurate and honest assessment of what is in the legislation. Since Obama took office, Media Matters has relentlessly debunked numerous myths and falsehoods in the media's coverage of the economic recovery package and today released a video detailing some of the most ridiculous attacks.It's really annoying, actually beyond annoying:
