Culturing the bias of 'our' ABC

Curiously one of the interviewees on the documentary - who just happens to be an old socialist windbag - likened FOX News to the press system under the Third Reich. Sadly, he provided no evidence to support his bizarre contention. What we do find on this unintentionally comical documentary, however, is that Bill O’Reilly - an Irish-American TV host - raises his voice at some left-wing guests. That’s true. But he raises his voice at right-wing guests too. Alas, these interviews were edited out of this “brilliantly executed” excuse for an “exposé”.

It might be a good idea if the ABC reformed itself before the next election. The “public” media’s shop is a joke. We need fair and balanced bookshelves with products that reflect many (not just some) views. I have compiled a list of products I would like to see on the ABC’s website. My hope? To encourage intellectual diversity, of course. The products include:

• Is it True What They Say About Ann? This DVD looks at the life and works of Ann Coulter. The conservative pundit graduated from an Ivy League university with honours and is famous for her red-meat speeches. She’s fly.
• Colossus: the Rise and Fall of the American Empire. Niall Ferguson wrote this book with a blend of class and humour. The Times (London) agrees. The Oxbridge graduate has been listed as one of the best British historians. Unlike Moore, Ferguson contends that America is not an “evil” empire but has many redeeming features. Furthermore, UK’s Channel 4 has made his erudite book into a masterful documentary.
• Michael Moore Hates America. Michael Wilson’s documentary is more than an “interesting” documentary. The young filmmaker’s DVD offers a different perspective than the ones churned out by the Blame America First industry. After all, Michael Moore isn’t beyond accountability. Or is he? Scary stuff! 
• Team America: World Police. The creators of South Park made this movie with Michael Moore in mind. Admittedly, some of the jokes are hard to digest. Still, the puppets in this “Thunderbirdsesque” comedy about Hollywood appeasers are hilarious. Russ Leatherman of CNN described it as: “The funniest friggin’ movie of the year.” Notably, Hollywood Leftists are furious that this comedy saw the light of day.

Products from the above list would serve as a counterweight to challenge the ABC’s culture of groupthink. If intellectual diversity is a gift, then Australians are being robbed blind. It’s time that “our” ABC acted like OUR ABC. My message is clear: bring back intellectual diversity! After all, the Cold War is over. Can we move on?