39 and Holding

I frequently get reader response to my blogs, often the readers simply disagree with me, but my comments on the “Debates” drew fire from folks who apparently scan rather than actually read the words then jump on me for something I “DID NOT” write.

A case in point was readers comments that I said that the Debates were interrupted by commercials.  Here's the direct quote from my blog.

“If I read it right and I’m reasonably sure that I have made a correct assessment of these goings on, this whole process of “Debates” is a reach out for TV ratings and big bucks for advertising, and not the very least one heck of an ego feed for the moderators.”

 As a retired professional journalist I also had a daily broadcast program similar to my blog.  Those “Read and Misunderstood” folks should be aware that the name of the broadcast business is ratings, ratings, ratings and they have lead in commercials about the “Debates” running for weeks that hopefully will entice folks to tune into their channel.  The lead ins and follow ups to the “Debates” are the way that the networks are the way they hope to entice sponsors to throw copious amounts of cash into their tills.

My blog if you read it carefully describes these activities refers to  “A REACH OUT FOR RATINGS AND BIG BUCKS FOR ADVERTISERS” and does not imply that there are “Debate” interruptions.

You are forgiven, so please keep those cards and letters coming.