Journalist Stands Up For Real News Stories. IFVI Up 200 Points July 4
I read about this in the news, but watching it is something else.
Mika Brzezinski of MNSBC rips up the leading news story – a story about Paris Hilton getting out of jail with a matching video of Paris looking all pretend-coy-like (yes, that’s an adjective) – in lieu of a real news item.
But what’s best is she doesn’t give up even when against the derisive onslaught by her male colleagues, who don’t even make sense. “Take control of your own life” is the accusation hurled at her by her co-anchor. Ummm…that’s what she is doing. “Why are you being such a journalist?” Are you kidding me? When did you stop?
Then the colleagues who put on their best “why are you worrying your pretty head” style harassing voices and techniques. Yes – I would call it sexual harassment – smelling the paper, tucking it in their pockets. They wouldn’t do this way if it was a guy they they were disagreeing with.
But the proof is in the pudding. Mika shows a style of integrity and courage that has surely been lacking – for – umm – a long time in media and TV land. And the guys look like they are trying to win “Yes Men of the Year” awards. To match the wimp and Super Asshole trophies they must have accumulated along their career climb.
Now, I hate to be mean and normally I try to keep from being vulgar, but these guys are bullying. Anyone see a game of monkey in the middle here? Grade 4 all the way.
And that’s why the International Female Value Index goes up 200 points – because this woman dared to speak up even amidst the pressure of her “teammates.” Plus – when she does, she proves herself sooo much smarter than them.
She has helped pave the way for more smart women talking. Aloud. In front of cameras. And because of that, there is hope for the world.
As for the Yes Men, will someone tell them to please check out the Power of Conformity video? Geez. Get a backbone.