He does have a blog. Thanks for the review, I enjoy the writings of Mr. Scully.
Blues Clair | Homepage | 08.02.08 - 1:59 pm | #

Scully cites an appalling bit of embedded puff-piecery as an example of the perils of embedded journalism. He doesn't source the article or its author, but here it is, courtesy of Google: judge for yourselves.

The article is forgettable, but what wasn't was the slew of over-exuberant, gushy, treacly, vapid, vacuous and above all unnecessary commentary that came after it.

A large demographic really does suffer from Trueman Show Delusion, it seems.

Sounds like an interesting book. Is Scully really bitter or is he sardonic?
Ti-Guy | 08.02.08 - 3:56 pm | #

Thanks for pointing out the repetition, Ti-Guy--I removed the first "embedded."

I think Scully is both bitter and sardonic. Maybe more of the former and less of the latter than he wants to convey. Still a good read.
Dr.Dawg | Homepage | 08.02.08 - 4:27 pm | #

I too got sent this book and look forward to reading it next week : -)
Saskboy | Homepage | 08.03.08 - 1:01 am | #

Nice to see the CBC picking its friends...
Jay Currie | Homepage | 08.07.08 - 2:50 am | #

Feeling left out Jay?
saskboy | Homepage | 08.19.08 - 12:59 pm | #