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obandoj · 06-03-2003, 03:26 AM

Lets wait and see what CBS is coming out with. However, if they slam motorcycles in the name of sensationalism and gore to increase their ratings, all of us bikers should let them have it.

BBD_Racing · 06-03-2003, 04:18 AM

Y'all remember the "Audi Unintended Acceleration" thing back in the late 80's? The horrible story of how Audi sedans would suddenly and uncontrollably accelerate, killing family members? 60 Minutes did multiple shows on this awful problem and showed how Audi was an callous corporation who pompously denied that there was anything wrong with their cars.

The only problem was, that was nothing wrong with their cars. I worked for the engineers at the DOT who investigated the issue. After EXTREMELY exhaustive research, they concluded that in EVERY case, it was driver error.

Why do I tell this story? Because 60 Minutes had clearly assaulted Audi in a manner sufficiently effective to nearly bankrupt the company. When proven wrong, 60 Minutes issued no mea culpa, no apology for yellow journalism, nothing. They were out for sensational rating, and the truth was not important.

Don't ever expect the truth out of those guys. Stand by for an ugly protrayal of SX as an insane sport being pushed upon American teenagers by cash-greedy corporations whilst a bureaucratic AMA sits idly by and smiles as the fans cheer over the pain of the competitors.

pplassm · 06-03-2003, 04:41 AM

Ho boy. More fair and balanced reporting headed our way.

TatdNPrcd · 06-03-2003, 04:47 AM

Thanks for the reminder of the type of reporting we can expect from CBS. It's sad to say but I have a feeling your prediction will prove to be prophetic.

SmokeU · 06-03-2003, 06:31 AM

We have fair and balanced reporting here?!?! WOW I can't wait to finally see some!!!!

banksideusa · 06-03-2003, 06:49 AM

which network/program was it that attached pyros to pickup fuel tanks coz they weren't blowing up like they're supposed to?

I don't watch any of these self-pandering 'in-depth news' programs. Guess why.

I wouldn't trust Andy Rooney as far as could throw Barbara Walters.

Mike.

VFRider · 06-03-2003, 07:58 AM

I am sure that the 30 or so people that tune in to 60 Minutes II will see a another insightful, thought provoking and unbiased broadcast.

RedRocket800 · 06-03-2003, 10:29 AM

Gee, aren't these the same assholes that rigged explosives to the gas tanks of GM pickups, and through their bull***** journalism unfairly lambasted Audi with their unintended acceleration lies almost to the point of putting them out of business in the US?

Why should we expect fair and proper journalism now ?

rsheidler · 06-03-2003, 11:00 AM

Hmmm, I guess it is no coincidence that a lot of us here are a bit skeptical about the fairness of the news media in general, when they so clearly f#ck it up on those things where we know better. If they so clearly either misunderstand the facts or deliberately distort them (if now outright fabricate them) on things we know about, why should we assume that they get the other stories right?

I guess I will wait to see what they actually run before getting too worked up, but I fear the worst.

Bob

grover750 · 06-03-2003, 12:12 PM

I think it was ABC - Dateline.

06-03-2003, 03:26 AM	#1
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	Re: Supercross on CBS Lets wait and see what CBS is coming out with. However, if they slam motorcycles in the name of sensationalism and gore to increase their ratings, all of us bikers should let them have it.

06-03-2003, 04:18 AM	#2
BBD_Racing Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 337	Re: Supercross on CBS Y'all remember the "Audi Unintended Acceleration" thing back in the late 80's? The horrible story of how Audi sedans would suddenly and uncontrollably accelerate, killing family members? 60 Minutes did multiple shows on this awful problem and showed how Audi was an callous corporation who pompously denied that there was anything wrong with their cars. The only problem was, that was nothing wrong with their cars. I worked for the engineers at the DOT who investigated the issue. After EXTREMELY exhaustive research, they concluded that in EVERY case, it was driver error. Why do I tell this story? Because 60 Minutes had clearly assaulted Audi in a manner sufficiently effective to nearly bankrupt the company. When proven wrong, 60 Minutes issued no mea culpa, no apology for yellow journalism, nothing. They were out for sensational rating, and the truth was not important. Don't ever expect the truth out of those guys. Stand by for an ugly protrayal of SX as an insane sport being pushed upon American teenagers by cash-greedy corporations whilst a bureaucratic AMA sits idly by and smiles as the fans cheer over the pain of the competitors.

06-03-2003, 04:41 AM	#3
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Re: Supercross on CBS Ho boy. More fair and balanced reporting headed our way. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

06-03-2003, 04:47 AM	#4
TatdNPrcd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 416	Re: Supercross on CBS Thanks for the reminder of the type of reporting we can expect from CBS. It's sad to say but I have a feeling your prediction will prove to be prophetic. __________________ Cages are for Hamsters! http://www.ridetowork.org http://www.ironbutt.com

06-03-2003, 06:31 AM	#5
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Re: Supercross on CBS We have fair and balanced reporting here?!?! WOW I can't wait to finally see some!!!! __________________ Pretending to be purple on the inside.

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06-03-2003, 06:49 AM	#6
banksideusa Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14	Re: Supercross on CBS which network/program was it that attached pyros to pickup fuel tanks coz they weren't blowing up like they're supposed to? I don't watch any of these self-pandering 'in-depth news' programs. Guess why. I wouldn't trust Andy Rooney as far as could throw Barbara Walters. Mike.

06-03-2003, 07:58 AM	#7
VFRider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 101	Re: Supercross on CBS I am sure that the 30 or so people that tune in to 60 Minutes II will see a another insightful, thought provoking and unbiased broadcast.

06-03-2003, 10:29 AM	#8
RedRocket800 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Supercross on CBS Gee, aren't these the same assholes that rigged explosives to the gas tanks of GM pickups, and through their bull***** journalism unfairly lambasted Audi with their unintended acceleration lies almost to the point of putting them out of business in the US? Why should we expect fair and proper journalism now ?

06-03-2003, 11:00 AM	#9
rsheidler Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,459	News Media Hmmm, I guess it is no coincidence that a lot of us here are a bit skeptical about the fairness of the news media in general, when they so clearly f#ck it up on those things where we know better. If they so clearly either misunderstand the facts or deliberately distort them (if now outright fabricate them) on things we know about, why should we assume that they get the other stories right? I guess I will wait to see what they actually run before getting too worked up, but I fear the worst. Bob

06-03-2003, 12:12 PM	#10
grover750 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 142	Re: Supercross on CBS I think it was ABC - Dateline.