"Guess I have to sign this one....
Greg Bassett and others at the Daily Times (and their other E.S. papers/reporters)have chosen to do whatever they want, including purposely not getting public information out correctly, or just not putting it out at all, putting their spin on what was said (even when they are provided printed copies of EXACTLY what was said) and just doing what they can to cause a stir in many instances.
I have said it before, and I will say it again....
Being from Delmar AND being a former Councilperson AND being former Chairperson of the largest community event in Delmar (Day in the Park)AND being involved with the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce, in my opinion, the Daily Times has not reported anything coming out of Delmar, for many years, which they did not put their negative spin on.
I believe people WANT to be involved in their communities, but when you have the largest newspaper in the area flat out not caring about the communities and not running your information, that is awful.
As I have been told, Delmar is not the only community treated this way by the Daily Times and their other papers.
Heck, the LAUREL Star covers Delmar, and Laurel is our rival town! Go figure!
Is Joe's blog any different? YES IT IS. Sure, Joe can be biased at times with his posts, however, a blog is set up so that all sides get reflected, either by Joe, or by the people who post on here.
AND...AND....Joe has made the decision to not only be just another run-of-the-mill blog...he has chosen to also provide much needed community announcements so more of us will know what is going on.
Best of all....IT'S FREE. Joe didn't raise his price (LOL) to give us all LESS like the Daily Times did.
It is no surprise to me that Mr. Ireton is having issues with this newspaper. Mr. Ireton, just find another way of getting your word out. There ARE better ways and those other ways will probably not try to change what it is you're saying only for you to find it was changed after it is in print
I may not always agree with what Joe has on here, seriously, but I do appreciate what it is he's doing.
Sorry for such a long response Joe, but I felt I had to say it.
I'm am definitely not the most eloquent writer and don't claim to be but I feel I made my point.
Sincerely,
Diane Buckley"
Thank You Diane. I'd simply like to add, the Daily Times announced their endorsement of Gary Comegys well before Jim Ireton or Bob Caldwell even signed up to run. If that doesn't tell you what's going on here, I don't know what else to tell you other than, CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY!
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
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Being from Delmar, I have no preference in the Salisbury/Wicomico elections even though I do try to keep up to date on what's going on since it is a nearby neighborhood.
Don't worry, I canceled my subscription a few YEARS ago!
canceled mine a few weeks ago
I am hoping it was the daily times that lined the cage of the cute puppy that was posted on Joe's site and was adopted from the Humane Socity earlier in the week. At least it is good for something!
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If that was the Daily Slime in that pic, I'm calling the SPCA!
Nice, because Diane dared to speak out, you slam her with the bankruptcy issue. As long as you're saying that about her, be sure to mention Gary Comegys' bankruptcy and failure to pay child support, plus his contempt of court for not paying child support.
5:32
Put your REAL name on here and let's do a records search on you as well.
Record searches don't tell the whole story.
You must be a Bassett buddy....or Bassett himself?
I wonder... The corporation that owns the daily slime must not care about comegys or ireton, but shouldn't they care about their paper alienating their readers by being politically biased?
Anonymous said...
I wonder... The corporation that owns the daily slime must not care about comegys or ireton, but shouldn't they care about their paper alienating their readers by being politically biased?
7:54 PM
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Here is my opinion. Just about all newspapers are based on the controlling editors opinion. Most newspapers in election times endorse a candidate. And most newspapers are biased towards either a candidate or political party. Read the Washington Post and the Washinton Times. Cant you see the difference in reporting?
Also... look at the cable "news" stations like CNN, FOXNews, MSNBC...etc. Telll me they are not biased. Yes its a shame that people who dont have cable or access to computers are forced to read only the Daily Times opinion... but that is what newspapers have become.
I will go one one step further... the blogs are biased also... but they are expected to be. Its one persons blog and he can opine all he wants, right or wrong. I truly believe newspapers should get back to non-biased reporting. And should not endorse any candidate in any election. And let all candidates equall space to get their word out. Because the newspaper is, for many, their only source of information.
Even this blog is biased. You have to see it, buts thats ok because its Joes blog. And he can allow what he wants you to read and what he doesnt, and thats his right. But a newspaper should not be. A newspaper should be un-biased and report all aspects of issues, even if the editor disagrees with them. This is not happening, not only in the Daily Times but in many other papers and TV networks.
One last thing... while I agree and dissagree with Joes opinions, he at leasts posts both sides. Many bloggers will not do that.
Not sure how to get the MSM to become un-biased, not sure it will ever happen. One thing I know is... YOUR vote counts... so if you want your candidate to win in the Salisbury elections... speak up to friends and family... go to debates... and dont let the newspaper mae the decision for you. Form your own opinion through all outlets available to you. Get involved. Its the only way to make a change.
Jim R
GO CAPS!!
Barrie + Bassett = BUBBA
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