Originally Posted by youngdemocrat
The media has become infotainment replacing an objective presentation of the news, lively but fair debates and full disclosure
Example: A certain local station which is 1000% conservative, has supported the Republican agenda & Bush administration from day one, has repeatedly lied and blurred the truth-They can get away with it because of "artistic liberties" and like it or not (not),
its their right not to disclose their political & social
agenda(s).
Truth is, if you listen/read/see a particular media outlet for a short while, you'll have no problem realizing if they're Republican sell-outs with no conscience or liberal media that asks you to think for yourself.
You are absolutely right.
People accept what's on TV as the "gospel truth." Its analagous to "if its in print, it must be true."
Most people believe GOSSIP without many or any doubts, so they'll belive lying broadcasters, talk show hosts and other "journalists"
Please: Google: "
Fox affiliate Florida Monsanto FCC truth"
There was a court decision which basically says that the media can LIE to the public and network or FCC rules aren't the same as "legal" rules which govern us "common citizens"
A Fox News affiliate in Florida did an investigation into Monsanto's use of Bovine growth hormone in cows to make them bigger & produce more milk. At first, the story was OK'd by Fox, but when Monsanto realized how bad the story was going to make them look, they asked Fox to change the story on their use of growth hormone in livestock.
The couple sued and won, but their lawsuit decision was overturned in a Florida Supreme or Appeals Court and Fox News has the right to lie.
The U.S. government & corporations would NEVER allow a "media disclosure law" to pass.
If you truly want the raw, un-biased truth,
Please Google "Project Uncensored" which has an excellent website and books of the top 25 unreported news stories published annually.
The best media sources are the ones which tell you "don't just believe me/us, do your own research, think for yourself." Yes. The liberals.
The worst media sources expect you to sit back and believe that they're honest, good citizens who only want the best for the United States and its citizens while these infotainment sell-out liars and cowards live a better, richer life than the imbeciles who view them as celebrities
Yes. I'd love to hear Bill O' Reilly state before each sickening show,
"Folks, I'm a big-mouthed, lying coward republican tool, I'm dumb as hell and support the conservative agenda cus I get paid a lot of money-Oh and I'm not religious, in fact I'm a total pervert, people, now shaddup! I got a show to do, you stoopid sheep!!"