-By Warner Todd Huston
Recently the Rockford (Ill.) Register Star subjected its readers to another fine example of sloppy journalism aimed at exalting the Obama candidacy. It is so bad, so pointless, so filled with empty platitudes and meaninglessness that one might suspect it was written by Barack Obama himself instead of a reputed journalist. But it is a perfect example of the sort of slavish devotion the Illinois press is bestowing on it’s almost native son.
This time, the Register Star is seen assuring Illinoisans that a President Barack will be good for the state because “he’s been here.” That’s it. That’s the entire message. He will be good for Illinois because “he’s been here.” No explanation, no examples, no further revelation is needed… and the paper offers none.
So, what does it mean? Who knows? But it is a good sound to it, doesn’t it? Why Barack will be great because “he’s been here,” ya know? Of course, he’s “been” to all the other 57 states, too. Why he’d be better for Illinois over mere visitation than he would for anywhere else is never addressed. But, who needs explanations? The warm fuzzy feelings that the Illinois media and the Obama campaign radiates is all most Obama supporters need. No logic or serious policy discussion is needed.
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