Foreign news is considered an expletive. Thoughtfully written analysis is out, 'live pops' are in. 'Action Jackson' is the cry. Hire lookers, not writers. Do powder puff, not probing interviews. Stay away from controversial subjects. Kiss ass, move with the mass, and for heaven and rating's sake, don't make anybody mad- - certainly not anybody you're covering, and especially not the mayor, the governor, the senator, the president or the vice-president or anybody in a position of power. Make nice, not news.

Anyone who says network news cannot be profitable doesn't know what he is talking about. But anyone who says it must "always," make money is misguided and irresponsible.

Journalism is not a precise science, it's a crude art

The reelection of Bill Clinton is as secure as a double-knot tied in wet rawhide.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

There are more Muslims in North America then Jews Now.

And for whatever reason I've loved the news since I can remember. I loved it when I was in elementary school.