I cannot write worth a damn, and I sure have a big problem editing what I write. Usually this is due to the fact that I read every third word. Sometimes I will “read” words that are not there. It’s like my mind fills in the blanks.
Just so we are all clear – I’m saying I am highly aware that I lack when it comes to being a writer (and I’m OK with it), however, I know that at my worst I would have the ability to be a writer at the AP.
Read this line from the story “Chrysler execs say cash will run short in January”
Kolka says most suppliers are working with Chrysler and getting payments in the normal 45-day cycle. But LaSorda says an oil company that is making billions has demanded cash before shipments.
(emphasis mine)
Is this a quote, biased “reporting” or simply poor writing? If this is a direct quote it should be denoted as such (hello quote marks!) and the editor should be looking for a new job. Assuming it is not a quote, because why would the AP actually bother to have a writer and editor read over something before it goes to press, both the AP and Tom Kirsher end up looking like they are highly biased in favor the auto industry bailout.
What this line says is this: a well-managed company, one that is able to turn a profit, should obviously be “spreading the wealth” to a company that may, possibly, be unable to pay the bills. This single line continues to promote the idea that the oil companies are evil and the automakers are innocent victims. As a result of being a victim, on principle alone, the U.S. give automakers a bailout.
No, I don’t think so…
Again, I understand I have limited ability as a writer, but if Tom Krisher can be a writer for the AP with crap like the above, so can I.
Where do I sign up?
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