Ok, I’m prone to idle (um, long term) philosophical questions, but this isn’t one. This question is philosophical but also quite practical. The question has material implication.
I’m curious, there is a “kos boycott” of Fox, a sort of hopeful idea that if no progressives go on fox then it goes away or is less damaging to Democrats somehow. This is kos’ policy, and I believe that of many, if not all (I don’t know) dKos front pagers. I don’t know Atrios’ policy, or that of other prominent bloggers.
Not everyone feels this way, I personally am sure they will merely hire actors to play “Democrats” if they have to. They will promote their own Holmes’ All Star Democratic Celebrity League.
But who here is willing to appear on Fox? Are you a well respected liberal blogger?
Update [2006-2-27 16:9:17 by pyrrho]: To be clear, and I’ve mentioned in a comment, I really am interested to know WHICH of you would consider it, and which are in on a boycott, from the point of view that saying you would consider it means you MIGHT BE ASKED.
I didn’t emphasize this to begin because no, I’m not a fox producer, I’m not asking you, I am not in charge of booking, HOWEVER, it’s that close and real, you may be asked. Fox is going to stay around, blogging is getting bigger and bigger, and other conservative outlets are going to want a piece of you too.
Booman, you will be asked if you have not already.
further: At dkos there is some objection to the idea of using the term “boycott”… which I am using loosely, or “policy” which again, I did not mean technically. Surely there is some term to decribe the status of this, eh, “feeling”?
Further, who do you think is prepared for that sort of challenge?
Of course implicit in my question is the whole debate on if it’s a good idea or not… feel free to slog through that again if you like but personally I think it’s a personal decision and the more valid question is just “well, which of you are which, which believe it’s ok to engage the right on their territory, and are willing to, and which are not?”
ALSO POSTED at dkos
If I want to go on FOX that should be my decision. And if I want to go on John Gibson’s radio show that should be my decision.
Would anyone feel betrayed if I went on a FOX outlet as a representative of this community?
I wouldn’t feel betrayed at all. I say it’s best to engage them on their territory. Whether or not they allow you a platform is another thing.
I wouldn’t feel betrayed, but I wonder about the point of it all. The “No-Spin Zone” is a joke. “Fair and Balanced” is laughable. I am sure that you could not even get to complete a sentence.
A more effective way of dealing with them is to organize a boycott of their advertisers, or at least one advertiser at a time. The only thing guys like them understand is the pocketbook.
I added this clarification at the dkos version. Maybe it helps.
Basically, I’m literally curious… who would go on fox? It is a personal decision, and I’m curious who’s who here, no aspersions or judgment from me either way.
I believe it’s worthwhile, but I happen to respect a lot many that object to the whole idea and don’t think anyone should go on.
Update [2006-2-27 15:42:21 by pyrrho]: – some thought this background explained it better… I’m not sure but here.
Go for it Booman! Nail em.
Boo I feel it is your decision. Betrayed, no way.
It is a personal decision that is of no lasting consequence. Nothing would change because of such an appearance, not the views of Fox’s audience or those of the guest. (The talking heads are too far gone to register any change.)
actually, I reread my diary and I don’t know why I am so willing to cop to being unclear?
It should be clear that I’m not making an assertive statement on the status of it as a boycott, etc, my main sin is not avoiding issues that have a lot of baggage.