The mainstream media has become nothing but a shill for liberal progressive dogma and propaganda. Objectivity is no longer a requirement for journalists; a strong leftist pedigree and a degree acclaiming the completion of brainwashed studies from a liberal university is money in the bank for the current crop of ‘investigative journalists’. There seems to be no shortage of those willing to suspend disbelief in order to push the liberal-progressive agenda. Yet how mainstream is it to advance ideas that run counter to the cultural and historical values of the nation as a whole? How does it move the country forward to pit people against each other based on social standing or economic stature? Since when is it the job of a journalist to demagogue one side or the other? More importantly, how did Democrat party affiliation become the badge of honor in journalistic circles, where objectivity is a word used to describe wholehearted acceptance of leftist policies and a complete rejection of any and all opposing views?
Can we at the very least agree that it is a specious claim to say that today’s journalist is fair and balanced?
Talking points aside, the media of the last two decades is not even a shadow of it’s former self. Add to that the fact that what makes headlines are those scripted talking points and not thoughtful consideration by a reporter, and we have a group more comfortable dissembling for the Democrats then seeking truthful answers from them. The fall from grace began decades ago but accelerated in the early 80′s, with the entire media hitting the ground with an earth-shattering thud during the 2008 presidential campaign. It was during this campaign that the media let their hair down and boldly filed for divorce from objectivity and abandoned fairness to the streets, a homeless waif left to live on its own or die an ignominious death, unnoticed by any but the firm of mind.
Mainstream indeed…
I have a question though: does the fact that the media is so antithetical to honest reporting mean that there can be no reconciliation with objectivity? If the Newsweek magazine cover story on August 23, 2012 is any indication, it may just be possible. It ought to be pointed out to the, eh…mainstream media, that if circulation and sales are even a small driving force, then it follows that more people reading their stories means an increase in both. The only way to accomplish that is to re-marry objectivity and be fair in its reporting of every issue and every viewpoint. Keep the vitriol and qualifying out of a story, and just give us what both sides have to say. Let us make up our minds what we believe, and leave the cheerleading to proponents of each side. It may not taste very good, but at least the public will be given the chance to decide for themselves. It is not the job of the media to “educate” us in the way of the liberal progressive; it is only their purpose to provide the information we need to discern for ourselves which way is up.
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I personally have not trusted any news media in 60 years of my 83 years living on this planet. The total so called new media has never gotten a news story correct and even twist or outright lie about it. Even the small town news papers report untruths or slanted stories. The way I combat these distorter of the truth is do a lot of research and reports from many places. Then I decide what is correct and have data to back up any statement I make. But, one thing that is never asked of the Corrupt News Media or Politician is just when are they going to bring to light how we are being ruled by Agencies like the EPA, FDA (murder for corporate profits). Did anyone vote for these Shadow Ruling Agencies? NO. Does anyone have any say about how they rule by the use of Fear and reprisals against anyone who voices an opinion against their overreaching Petty Bureaucratic rule and allow to destroy citizens. NO. In ending, you wonder why people are fat, sick and mentally ill, well just read the Labels on the Processed Foods and see the poison toxins approved for use that kill. So in ending, I hope that you enjoy your poison staff of life Bread today loaded with toxins like AZODICARBONAMIDE or High Fructose Corn Syrup or more poisons. Have a good day Comrades as the Republic and Freedom is at an end.
One, simple and telling question: Would like to ask the illegal occupier of the white house, and also any of those preparing to reelect him: Does any of these guys really believe that the murder or 13 Us soldiers, and the wounding of another 35, by a guy yelling “Allahu Akbar”, can REALLY be defined as a “Working Place ACCIDENT” (and he was shot by a policewomen, so stopping him from further of his “buddies” being shot).
What kind of person can invent this justification, by a guy who has run up a record 5 TRILLION DEBT, against Bush´s $309 TRILLION? C´mon, any explanation by his thinking followers. (The blacks don´t care, so long their candidate is black, nor the Latinos either, so they don´t need to comment on the above)…
The Fourth Estate has become a Fifth Column for tyrants — a Yellow Stream Media.
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I for one am SICK of the so called media…I no longer watch it…Fox News included…with the exception of Hannity…he calls it as he sees it…thank goodness…at least he lets me make up my OWN mind…I can get the information I need by other ways…I think all Americans need to stop watching all news channels…stop buying there magazines and they either change their attitudes or file for bankrupancy…I don’t care which way they go…my mind is made up on what I am going to do on Nov. 6th…I don’t need them nor do I need their approval or permission…I AM an American…
Really what a fresh breath of air truth would be