How Investigative Journalists Vindicate Themselves

 

Some folks wonder sometimes about the purpose of journalism. Well, sometimes barking is its own reward.  The real problem is not the journalists that bark but those that grovel at the feet of govt. officials awaiting a pat on the head or a “scoop” that serves only Leviathan.

h/t to Patrick McDonnell for another great cartoon

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6 Responses to How Investigative Journalists Vindicate Themselves

  1. The Infamous Oregon Lawhobbit May 26, 2015 at 7:36 pm #

    Though it sure seems more and more like what’s outside the window doesn’t CARE about the barking….

  2. Jim May 26, 2015 at 7:41 pm #

    Lawhobbit, your sage observation convinces me that I need to bark louder.

    • The Infamous Oregon Lawhobbit May 27, 2015 at 10:42 am #

      If you’re lucky the neighbors will only spray water on you. If you’re not …

      • Jim May 27, 2015 at 10:48 am #

        Well… Mine is probably the only house in this zip code with a “Gun Owners of America” decal on the window by the front door.

  3. The Infamous Oregon Lawhobbit May 28, 2015 at 3:56 pm #

    And those are waterproof, right?

  4. Jim May 28, 2015 at 3:58 pm #

    Happily, there is not a lot of water on the inside of the window.