What is most interesting about this story is that instead of applauding this young man for actually demonstrating true journalism, most of “the press” are critical of him or afraid to speak out about the death of true journalism. The left , and even sometimes, The right, don’t care about “the truth” if it destroys their preconceived narrative! Journalists have become propagandists rather than seekers of truth.
Susan, you have also exposed yourself to serious personal risks because you hate corruption and love America. I totally agree that Doge and Musk’s team sacrificed to fight corruption. So many people to thank for protecting American values and transparency. 👏🏻❤️
Yes, institutional media molds stilted, controlled, sycophants. But we also have a generation of young “journalists” who got the diploma that said “School of Journalism” because it was the easiest path to graduation at their university. They entered a profession that had given up on visiting the scene of the crime (except to film a 30 second wrap up a block away). Journalists stopped leaving their desks and started waiting for their social network to send scoops straight to their iphones.
What Shirley exposed in Minnesota is not just fraud. He exhibited GRIT. He contrasted his unsophisticated pure grit with the government sponsored pablum the best and brightest from the “elite” journalism schools read from their scripts. He exposed the “elite” journalists’ lack of grit. He exposed the elite journalism schools for failing to recruit, require or try to instill grit.
Shirley is throwing jet fuel on the dawning national recognition that our universities don’t just overcharge, they are woefully bad at preparing high school graduates for useful employment. And the message went straight to the target audience, the kids who have seen the ugly college debt option and are looking for alternatives. He has strongly hinted at a new meritocracy based on actual effort, discipline, grit, results. It’s hard to miss the parallels with Charlie Kirk.
If Bari Weiss was smart, she would hire Nick and support his work with the power of CBS. It would help her create a new brand for 60 minutes and would justify the work Nick has done in his reporting. Can you imagine the audience that would tune into that show if they knew someone was going to be held accountable for all the fraud and abuse.
Bari Weiss is the institution. Don’t expect “independent” reporting from cbs because a NYTimes journalist was placed at the top. Don’t you get it - they’re still fake, just a different bent.
Speaking of excellency in journalism, may I suggest that Amuse on X is one of the greatest journalists of our time? And thank you, Amuse, not only for another great article, but for shining a well-deserved spotlight on Nick Shirley. May he have a long and successful career as an independent journalist!
What Nick did is exactly what 60 Minutes used to do. 60 Minutes would show up unannounced and badger people, camera and microphone at the ready. The only differences are politics and the distribution channel.
MSM uses one of three ways to cover stories:
1) if people involved are republicans, then attack and use the worst possible slant.
2) if democrats, use words like republicans pounced, controversial, republicans allege without evidence, etc.
3) completely ignore the story or wait until a narrative is developed by democrats then flood the landscape with that excuse narrative. This is easy to spot because all of the msm outlets use the same buzzwords.
What is most interesting about this story is that instead of applauding this young man for actually demonstrating true journalism, most of “the press” are critical of him or afraid to speak out about the death of true journalism. The left , and even sometimes, The right, don’t care about “the truth” if it destroys their preconceived narrative! Journalists have become propagandists rather than seekers of truth.
Exactly.
What Nick Shirley did is as amazing as DOGE.
Susan, you have also exposed yourself to serious personal risks because you hate corruption and love America. I totally agree that Doge and Musk’s team sacrificed to fight corruption. So many people to thank for protecting American values and transparency. 👏🏻❤️
I don’t care. I love my country and people need to know the truth.
Yes, institutional media molds stilted, controlled, sycophants. But we also have a generation of young “journalists” who got the diploma that said “School of Journalism” because it was the easiest path to graduation at their university. They entered a profession that had given up on visiting the scene of the crime (except to film a 30 second wrap up a block away). Journalists stopped leaving their desks and started waiting for their social network to send scoops straight to their iphones.
What Shirley exposed in Minnesota is not just fraud. He exhibited GRIT. He contrasted his unsophisticated pure grit with the government sponsored pablum the best and brightest from the “elite” journalism schools read from their scripts. He exposed the “elite” journalists’ lack of grit. He exposed the elite journalism schools for failing to recruit, require or try to instill grit.
Shirley is throwing jet fuel on the dawning national recognition that our universities don’t just overcharge, they are woefully bad at preparing high school graduates for useful employment. And the message went straight to the target audience, the kids who have seen the ugly college debt option and are looking for alternatives. He has strongly hinted at a new meritocracy based on actual effort, discipline, grit, results. It’s hard to miss the parallels with Charlie Kirk.
If Bari Weiss was smart, she would hire Nick and support his work with the power of CBS. It would help her create a new brand for 60 minutes and would justify the work Nick has done in his reporting. Can you imagine the audience that would tune into that show if they knew someone was going to be held accountable for all the fraud and abuse.
I'm sure he's getting lots of offers.
Bari Weiss is the institution. Don’t expect “independent” reporting from cbs because a NYTimes journalist was placed at the top. Don’t you get it - they’re still fake, just a different bent.
Nick had better hire some security, he put a target on himself. Millions of dollars of lost revenue is strong incentive for revenge.
Nick and Amuse are the warriors America needs. 🇺🇸
Thank God for young people with as much energy as Nick. I know I couldn't do what they do.
Go get 'em, kid. Don't stop there. Dig, dig, dig! Follow the money.
Speaking of excellency in journalism, may I suggest that Amuse on X is one of the greatest journalists of our time? And thank you, Amuse, not only for another great article, but for shining a well-deserved spotlight on Nick Shirley. May he have a long and successful career as an independent journalist!
I am a big fan of Nick Shirley. I have a feeling his is inspiring a generation of young independent journalists as we speak. Thank you!
And Nick Shirley needs protection along with Dave
Yes.
Officer Tatum is on it!
It's pretty amazing that the msm has continued their "fake news", despite being outed relentlessly. Thank goodness for real journalists like Shirley.
Kudos to Nick Shirley, may he be an inspiration to others.
Now, how about some accountability?
What Nick did is exactly what 60 Minutes used to do. 60 Minutes would show up unannounced and badger people, camera and microphone at the ready. The only differences are politics and the distribution channel.
MSM uses one of three ways to cover stories:
1) if people involved are republicans, then attack and use the worst possible slant.
2) if democrats, use words like republicans pounced, controversial, republicans allege without evidence, etc.
3) completely ignore the story or wait until a narrative is developed by democrats then flood the landscape with that excuse narrative. This is easy to spot because all of the msm outlets use the same buzzwords.
Exactly.
Noticing the contrast between the journalism of Nick Shirley vs whatever it is that Sharyn Alfonsi does. Maybe Bari Weiss has noticed, too.
Thank you Nick Shirley, you are the best of the best young man and we appreciate your work. FK the mainstream media.
you are the BEST
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