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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist
that is a blog. a blog has as much credibility as something said on facebook or twitter or totv.
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Both of these editorials which you consider as being blogs, are editorials written by reputable reporters who are well versed in their subject, and their editorials are then printed in reputable media outlets. The fact that the general public is allowed to express their opinions does not make it a blog.
The following is a definition of a blog:
"It is a "web-log" where you have a page online. You share your thoughts and ideas. You can have a theme..... shopping or travel. Or you can just talk about your daily life. You can buy a domain for $10 and pay a host $10 a month to set up a website. Or you can go to one of 10 places for blogs (blogger, tumblr, wordpress, etc) and they will help you set it up."
These editorials which you are writing off as blogs, are excellent editorials written by reputable knowledgeable people. If you search the net you will find other excellent articles written by people who have made the middle east their life study and probably know it better than than any of us.