May I bluntly ask what the hell is wrong with the news department of OKC TV station KFOR? Granted, they are an affiliate of NBC, which includes MSNBC and CNBC, as well as some other broadcast interests. But traditionally, LOCAL network affiliates have differentiated themselves from their network parents out of deference to a much more conservative audience, both politically and non-politically. But it seems as if things have changed. Last week, I was up early on Thanksgiving morning (Thanksgiving MORNING of all days) and discovered that they had gone after OK County employee Larry Stein for some Facebook post. A FACEBOOK POST of all things! They proceeded to imply that he should not have his say on his own (NOT the Countys) FB account. And of ALL DAYS - a non-working, non-denominational, non-religious-specific holiday observed by just about everyone. YET, one where no one could be reached for official comment, due to such a business and government holiday. Then, here comes round two with an attack on OCPAC leader Charlie Meadows. In the 10pm story, barely the TITLE of Charlies piece “Why blacks hate cops & how blacks can be winners, not losers!“ was quoted. And who did KFOR get to lambaste Charlie Meadows? None other than Sooner Tea Party leader and convicted felon Al Gerhart. Did KFOR bother to mention this? NOT AT ALL! But that was not all that put the word hack in hack reporting. This piece was SO LAME that the reporter Sarah Stewart should have reported that - when she mentioned a protest of OCPAC - and that they meet at the church home, Olivet Baptist (whose Pastor is Steve Kern), she also should have included that he is the husband of controversial State Rep. Sally Rogers Kern - just to be ideologically true. But apparently, ineptness took over and she failed to complete the lib media hat trick. This is one of the most grotesque attempts at journalism Ive seen a long, long time. Who has taken over the news department at KFOR, and why does s/he still have a job? For the record, I dont always agree with Charlie Meadows but I like him and OCPAC, and I personally know Steve and Sally Kern and consider them to be true Patriots. KFOR, you are driving away your good, sensible, conservative audience in droves after these two train wrecks of reporting. If you an stomach it, read Sarah Stewarts story here: kfor/2014/12/02/oklahomans-outraged-over-ferguson-article-some-are-calling-racist/ KFORs number is 424-4444.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:38:17 +0000
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