Gotta love the media

LS2POWA · 07-24-2009, 02:55 AM

Anyone else see the recent media frenzy on the N.C cop using a C6Z as a patrol car. They all mention its racing engine, 198mph top speed and they NEVER forget to mention base price of 74k(when in reality dealers markem 85k).

They never read that is was seized from a drug dealer an cost them nothing, nor do they mention that part.

Why does the Vette seem to get more of a bad rep when in accidents or even for good?

navy2kcoupe · 07-24-2009, 06:34 AM

Jealousy!

Andy

Mark Dalton · 07-24-2009, 12:55 PM

It hardly seems worth the effort to put it in the news.

There was a story a few years ago about the cops in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. using a C-5Z as a patrol car so a precedent has already been set.

Z06 Rocket · 07-24-2009, 01:04 PM

Just attention whore media.... Headlines sell papers (or get you to tune in and see commercials). It is angled to get the anger of people up about the "government" misusing the money to "buy" the Vette. They probably never actually said that but we know what a few choise spin doctor words can lead people to believe without them actually saying it. It's like when they print a huge front page story about someone doing wrong, then a few days later posting a 1"X1" apology on the back page saying "oops we messed up".

I hate the news media.

Shadow · 07-24-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z06 Rocket

Just attention whore media.... Headlines sell papers (or get you to tune in and see commercials). It is angled to get the anger of people up about the "government" misusing the money to "buy" the Vette. They probably never actually said that but we know what a few choise spin doctor words can lead people to believe without them actually saying it. It's like when they print a huge front page story about someone doing wrong, then a few days later posting a 1"X1" apology on the back page saying "oops we messed up".

I hate the news media.

I'm certainly no fan of them myself

If they want to do a story about mis spending, take a look at the fleet purchases made every year

Now there's chunk of change for ya!

Even if the vette had been purchased, which it hadn't, it wouldn't come close to the $$ we waste every year on these purchase.

More media hype

**Rich Z** · 07-24-2009, 10:50 PM

The media isn't concerned about "news", facts, or accuracy. They are only concerned with selling advertising spots to earn money. They will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal.

Heck, I'd bet the Weather Channel is having a hissy fit since this has been a slow season for tropical storms (knock on wood) and their advertising revenue is probably in the toilet accordingly.... You can actually see their eyes light up when there is something brewing on the radar in years past.

LS2POWA · 07-25-2009, 12:09 AM

Well thanks to El nino the pacific coast is supposed to get hammered. El nina decided to give east coast a break finally.

Shadow · 07-25-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LS2POWA

Well thanks to El nino the pacific coast is supposed to get hammered. El nina decided to give east coast a break finally.

So maybe that's the way to fix Kalifornia?

...just start all over.....

LS2POWA · 07-25-2009, 11:34 AM

I was hoping for one of those big earthquakes like in the movies. Escape from L.A comes to mind haha, Kurt Russell can live out in movie irl.

THOR · 07-25-2009, 09:40 PM

[ Heck, I'd bet the Weather Channel is having a hissy fit since this has been a slow season for tropical storms (knock on wood) and their advertising revenue is probably in the toilet accordingly.... You can actually see their eyes light up when there is something brewing on the radar in years past.[/quote]

I was just thinking this same thought today after we were talking about the dry spell and NO STORMS.