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Offline Matthew

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Test yourself: what's wrong with this paragraph?
« on: January 04, 2008, 09:26:21 AM »
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  • I find it interesting to dissect "BIAS" in the media. For instance, every word you choose carries a certain connotation or flavor. Words aren't chosen by accident! Read this line from CNN.COM as they discuss the results of the Iowa Caucus:


    Sens. Chris Dodd and Joe Biden have bowed out gracefully, while New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Rep. Ron Paul and Rep. Duncan Hunter continue their quests after getting slaughtered in Iowa.
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    Test yourself: what's wrong with this paragraph?
    « Reply #1 on: January 04, 2008, 09:27:55 AM »
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  • Here are the results:

    With 95 percent of Republican precincts reporting, Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, had the support of 34 percent of voters, compared to 25 percent for Romney. Fred Thompson had 13 percent, McCain had 13 percent and Ron Paul had 10 percent.
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    Test yourself: what's wrong with this paragraph?
    « Reply #2 on: January 04, 2008, 09:32:58 AM »
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  • I'll go first:

    The author seems to want (badly) to dismiss anyone but Romney and Huckabee. He implies that they are "inevitable" and that every other candidate with a brain should "bow out gracefully" (you picture a well-dressed man giving a slight bow before he leaves a formal party -- overall, you picture well-bred, dignified, classy)

    Whereas the hotheaded 20 year old Don Quixote has to continue on his "quest" (against windmills?) after getting his butt handed to him after a 30-to 1 showing in Iowa. (Ron Paul actually received 1/3 the votes that the "victor" got!)

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