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Has News Always Been This Bad?

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6IXSTRINGJACK

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:09 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
Out of curiosity, why do you never ask for cites to back up the assertion (that never gets backed up) that Fox News is Fair and Balanced, or that the rest of the US media is 'librul'?

All American news is horseshit. I can only imagine the same could be said for you there in Benny Hill land.

Whatever news you choose to believe is nothing more or nothing less than a reflection on your character.

Any idiot can find a news source that speaks to them....

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CITIZEN

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:21 PM

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Originally posted by 6ixStringJack:
All American news is horseshit.

I don't often read the US papers, but the Televised news certainly.

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I can only imagine the same could be said for you there in Benny Hill land.

Have you seen any?

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6IXSTRINGJACK

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:40 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
I don't often read the US papers, but the Televised news certainly.

Read what I said in the other thread about news, particularly cable news which is likely what you see more of. It's all about money and misery and sex sells. It's Jerry Springer for a (supposedly) more sophisticated crowd. Good for you.... you're seeing the absolute worst of America on a daily basis with a little good stuff sprinkled in to give an "un-biased" report. And I dont' care if you're watching "serious" Fox or CNN or even John Stewart....

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Have you seen any?

I've seen somewhere between nil and none. Why should I think that your Government or Media is run any different than mine is?

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CITIZEN

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:48 PM

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Originally posted by 6ixStringJack:
Read what I said in the other thread about news, particularly cable news which is likely what you see more of. It's all about money and misery and sex sells. It's Jerry Springer for a (supposedly) more sophisticated crowd. Good for you.... you're seeing the absolute worst of America on a daily basis with a little good stuff sprinkled in to give an "un-biased" report. And I dont' care if you're watching "serious" Fox or CNN or even John Stewart....

Naw, I was agreeing it was crap six.

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I've seen somewhere between nil and none. Why should I think that your Government or Media is run any different than mine is?

Well, because it is. But more specifically, how do you know, if you don't try? That's a bit close minded eh

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BIGDAMNNOBODY

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:55 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
Out of curiosity, why do you never ask for cites to back up the assertion (that never gets backed up) that Fox News is Fair and Balanced, or that the rest of the US media is 'librul'?

Just wanted some clarification. What news service doesn't editorialize? There is a difference between reporting the news and presenting the news. If Fox news said the sun rises in the east would they be wrong because they are Fox news?

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 5:10 PM

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If Fox news said the sun rises in the east would they be wrong because they are Fox news?
No but they would probably report it as, " In our latest victory in the war in Iraq, and a complete defeat to al-Quida, The Pentagon today followed President Bush's command and ordered the Sun to rise in the East. This will make it easier to capture Osama ben Laden, and provide better Homeland Security against terrorist attacks by the powers of Darkness. "

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CITIZEN

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 5:47 PM

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What news service doesn't editorialize?

Don't think I've ever seen editorialising from the BBC.

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There is a difference between reporting the news and presenting the news.

There's a difference between telling the truth, and lying too.

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If Fox news said the sun rises in the east would they be wrong because they are Fox news?

No, but if Fox News said the sky is blue, I'd urge you to go outside and check for yourself.

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6IXSTRINGJACK

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:12 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
Well, because it is. But more specifically, how do you know, if you don't try? That's a bit close minded eh .

That sounds a lot like when parents are telling a kid they have to behave a certain way or do something for no other reason than because I told you so.....

You wouldn't in a million years convince me that your Government and Media were any different than ours. Just a different spin.....

I still say it's a toss up between the Jews and the English who is really controlling the world through media.

Do me a favor and never talk about my nationalism and patriotism again since you seem to think that your Government and Media run on a moraly/spiritually/integrity superior plane to the US version of indoctrination.

Truthfully... when you speak like that Cit, you sound no different than anyone who watches Fox News religiously and preaches O'Reilly. What makes your country so special? What makes your Government and Media above it?

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KWICKO

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:13 PM

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If Fox news said the sun rises in the east would they be wrong because they are Fox news?

Well, yes, because they would never, ever say that. They only believe the sun rises and sets out of Li'l Bushie's ass.

Mike

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CITIZEN

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:41 PM

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Originally posted by 6ixStringJack:
That sounds a lot like when parents are telling a kid they have to behave a certain way or do something for no other reason than because I told you so.....

Then you need to read what I wrote, because what I wrote sounds nothing like that.

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You wouldn't in a million years convince me that your Government and Media were any different than ours. Just a different spin.....

This is somehow supposed to refute what I said about closed minded is it?

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I still say it's a toss up between the Jews and the English who is really controlling the world through media.

That's 'who are' and it's actually the Commie-Nazi-American-Jews.

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Do me a favor and never talk about my nationalism and patriotism again since you seem to think that your Government and Media run on a moraly/spiritually/integrity superior plane to the US version of indoctrination.

When you start spouting nationalist idiocy you get extra funny. Because the BBC is a better source than any American televised news I'm a nationalist? Most American's who are intelligent and open enough to actually educate themselves on the subject agree with what I said, it's not nationalism, its reality. There's a big difference between saying the BBC is a generally unbiased news source, and your 24-7 "GO USA, DOWN WITH FORIEGNERS!" diatribe. So do me a favour and stop throwing a tempertantrum when your nationalism is questioned.

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Truthfully... when you speak like that Cit, you sound no different than anyone who watches Fox News religiously and preaches O'Reilly. What makes your country so special? What makes your Government and Media above it?

I didn't say it was. In fact THIS above sounds more like those that religiously watch Fox, since you find the suggestion you actually educate yourself as so incredibly insulting.

Here's what I said for the very very cheap seats:
Rather than assume it's bad, go watch it and find out. Maybe it is, maybe you'll find out it isn't. I'm not trying to convince you of anything, all I said is try educating yourself, rather than keeping an arrogantly closed mind. I'm sorry the idea that you should find out for yourself, rather than assuming you already know it all is so insulting, but I have very little time for your ignorant arrogance, so I really don't care.

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