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over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html |
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On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote:
A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... |
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On 3/19/13 8:01 AM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... D'oh, d'oh, and d'oh. |
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"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . |
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On 3/19/13 8:44 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . Ssssh...it's more fun watching him dangle on the hook... :) |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:40:40 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote
A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Are you trying to agitate Harry and like minded fools? |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:44:36 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . Harry's a little slow. It shouldn't be needed to point out that Huffington was just the vehicle. |
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On 3/19/2013 9:35 AM, Meyer wrote:
On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:44:36 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . Harry's a little slow. It shouldn't be needed to point out that Huffington was just the vehicle. No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:05:37 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute
wrote On 3/19/2013 9:35 AM, Meyer wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:44:36 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington .. Harry's a little slow. It shouldn't be needed to point out that Huffington was just the vehicle. No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... That's OK so long as they don't alter facts like Harry and JPS do. |
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"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . ----------------------------------------------- No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... ---------------------------------------------- Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. |
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says... On 3/19/2013 9:35 AM, Meyer wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:44:36 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . Harry's a little slow. It shouldn't be needed to point out that Huffington was just the vehicle. No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... So... let me get this straight. It doesn't matter that a VERY well respected, one of the best research centers in the world was the ones who came up with the data, because the Huff post reported on it means that it isn't credible???? Are you really that stupid? So, please show what data you have that contradicts Pew's data..... |
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On 3/19/2013 10:28 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . ----------------------------------------------- No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... ---------------------------------------------- Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. Yeah, and I am sure they just dismissed Fox the way it was reported "here"... |
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"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 8:50 AM, Eisboch wrote: I watched the discussion on MSNBC as well. In fact they are repeating it now. But again, it supports the Pew study .... lots of commentary and expressions of opinions by all, including Scarborough. As opinions and commentary goes, I thought it was fairly well presented and balanced by all of the participants, from those who just claimed "lies, lies, lies" to a reasonable explanation .... right or wrong .... of what was going on in Bush's head at the time. So, you had a few libs doing the loogie and suggesting the most sinister view of what Bush was thinking and the republicans (surprised they allowed them on MSNBC) were dismissing it for what it was? Ok.. makes sense:) ------------------------------------------- I think "Morning Joe" is the only show on MSNBC that is hosted by a Republican (Joe Scarborough) . The rest the commentary shows are all hosted by liberal Democrats. They have regular conservative "guests" or political commentators like Michael Steele, but they are usually used to emphasize and contrast the liberal host's agenda. I like Michael Steele. He's smart, has an open mind and usually holds his own against the liberal attacks. They used to have Pat Buchanan but he was an obvious racist. He was often funny, but he went too far some times and it finally caught up to him and he was canned. |
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"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 10:28 AM, Eisboch wrote: "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . ----------------------------------------------- No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... ---------------------------------------------- Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. Yeah, and I am sure they just dismissed Fox the way it was reported "here"... ------------------------------------------ Good grief man! *Who* dismissed Fox? Fox? If think for a moment, the Pew Study actually presents Fox News in a favorable light .... at least as compared to MSNBC .... in terms of time spent presenting news versus time spent delivering opinionated political commentary. |
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On 3/19/2013 10:43 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 8:50 AM, Eisboch wrote: I watched the discussion on MSNBC as well. In fact they are repeating it now. But again, it supports the Pew study .... lots of commentary and expressions of opinions by all, including Scarborough. As opinions and commentary goes, I thought it was fairly well presented and balanced by all of the participants, from those who just claimed "lies, lies, lies" to a reasonable explanation .... right or wrong .... of what was going on in Bush's head at the time. So, you had a few libs doing the loogie and suggesting the most sinister view of what Bush was thinking and the republicans (surprised they allowed them on MSNBC) were dismissing it for what it was? Ok.. makes sense:) ------------------------------------------- I think "Morning Joe" is the only show on MSNBC that is hosted by a Republican (Joe Scarborough) . The rest the commentary shows are all hosted by liberal Democrats. They have regular conservative "guests" or political commentators like Michael Steele, but they are usually used to emphasize and contrast the liberal host's agenda. I like Michael Steele. He's smart, has an open mind and usually holds his own against the liberal attacks. They used to have Pat Buchanan but he was an obvious racist. He was often funny, but he went too far some times and it finally caught up to him and he was canned. Yes, republicans are treated like Bob on "The Five"... :) Punching bag only they don't hate Bob... |
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On 3/19/13 10:43 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 8:50 AM, Eisboch wrote: I watched the discussion on MSNBC as well. In fact they are repeating it now. But again, it supports the Pew study .... lots of commentary and expressions of opinions by all, including Scarborough. As opinions and commentary goes, I thought it was fairly well presented and balanced by all of the participants, from those who just claimed "lies, lies, lies" to a reasonable explanation .... right or wrong .... of what was going on in Bush's head at the time. So, you had a few libs doing the loogie and suggesting the most sinister view of what Bush was thinking and the republicans (surprised they allowed them on MSNBC) were dismissing it for what it was? Ok.. makes sense:) ------------------------------------------- I think "Morning Joe" is the only show on MSNBC that is hosted by a Republican (Joe Scarborough) . The rest the commentary shows are all hosted by liberal Democrats. They have regular conservative "guests" or political commentators like Michael Steele, but they are usually used to emphasize and contrast the liberal host's agenda. I like Michael Steele. He's smart, has an open mind and usually holds his own against the liberal attacks. They used to have Pat Buchanan but he was an obvious racist. He was often funny, but he went too far some times and it finally caught up to him and he was canned. I like Michael Steele, too. If he were running for office here in Maryland and he were a Democrat and ran a decent campaign, I might vote for him. He's a lot better as a commentator, though, than as a political candidate. When he ran the last two times, his campaigns were really sleazy. |
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On Tuesday, 19 March 2013 11:51:44 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote:
"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 10:28 AM, Eisboch wrote: "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . ----------------------------------------------- No, my point was no matter who did the study, Huffington Hoax is about as credible messenger as National Enquirer.... ---------------------------------------------- Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. Yeah, and I am sure they just dismissed Fox the way it was reported "here"... ------------------------------------------ Good grief man! *Who* dismissed Fox? Fox? If think for a moment, the Pew Study actually presents Fox News in a favorable light .... at least as compared to MSNBC .... in terms of time spent presenting news versus time spent delivering opinionated political commentary. Snerk..that Snottie is an amusing little man. |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:40:40 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html I guess the difference is that opinion on MSNBC is stated as such, where on Fox it's unclear if it's opinion or facts. That's why multiple studies have shown that people who watch Fox regularly are much less well informed than any other viewing segment, including comedy shows like Jon Stewart. |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:01:10 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute
wrote: On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... They're mostly an aggregator of news and opinion. What a dip****. You probably don't know what "aggregator" means. It doesn't have anything to do with reptiles. |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:07:53 -0400, iBoaterer
wrote: In article , says... A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html And the "news" FOX reports on is, of course, only the news that helps their bias. That's right. One of the problems is that "reporting" itself can be skewed in favor of certain types of stories. I'm not claiming that MSNBC doesn't do this, but again many studies have shown that fox watchers are less well informed. |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:32:11 -0400, Meyer wrote:
On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:40:40 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...able-news_n_29 00160.html Are you trying to agitate Harry and like minded fools? Fortunately, you don't have to be agitated to be a fool. You were shaken not stirred. |
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On 3/19/13 2:03 PM, Urin Asshole wrote:
On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:07:53 -0400, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html And the "news" FOX reports on is, of course, only the news that helps their bias. That's right. One of the problems is that "reporting" itself can be skewed in favor of certain types of stories. I'm not claiming that MSNBC doesn't do this, but again many studies have shown that fox watchers are less well informed. PsychoScotty and "Mired" are big Fox fans. |
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says... On 3/19/2013 2:22 PM, wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:28:44 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. This is an unscientific study but my observations parallel what Pew says. My TV is on the news all day and CNN seems to be the one that does more reporting than commenting. I agree... Then why did you say that the findings were bull because they were reported on Huff Post, along with about 200 other places? |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:31:05 -0400, iBoaterer
wrote: In article , says... On 3/19/2013 2:22 PM, wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:28:44 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. This is an unscientific study but my observations parallel what Pew says. My TV is on the news all day and CNN seems to be the one that does more reporting than commenting. I agree... Then why did you say that the findings were bull because they were reported on Huff Post, along with about 200 other places? cause he's stupid? |
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On 3/19/13 5:38 PM, Urin Asshole wrote:
On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:31:05 -0400, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On 3/19/2013 2:22 PM, wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:28:44 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: Well, you are free to choose whatever messenger you prefer ..... there's at least 8 other ones, including Fox News, that reported the results of the same Pew Study. This is an unscientific study but my observations parallel what Pew says. My TV is on the news all day and CNN seems to be the one that does more reporting than commenting. I agree... Then why did you say that the findings were bull because they were reported on Huff Post, along with about 200 other places? cause he's stupid? PsychoSnotty defines stupid. |
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:07:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
I don't think I've ever "promoted" MSNBC. To the contrary, I think I've complained more or commented negatively about their programming. The only show that I think is really worth viewing is "Morning Joe" because Scarborough at least attempts to keep the discussions balanced and will challenge those who start getting too far left in their opinions or comments. To his credit, he will also take some of the ultra-right wing nuts to task as well. Lastly, I get a kick out of watching Mika Brzezinski getting exasperated with some of Scarborough's comments. ==== And therein lies the problem. In today's highly polarized political climate, if you're not for them, then you must be against them. Anyone standing in he middle of the road with a fair and balanced position will be struck by oncoming traffic from one side or the other. Mostly I blame the media for bringing us to this sorry state of affairs, but as thinking adults we should all be trying to end the nonsense. |
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On Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:05:07 -0400, Wayne B
wrote: On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:07:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: I don't think I've ever "promoted" MSNBC. To the contrary, I think I've complained more or commented negatively about their programming. The only show that I think is really worth viewing is "Morning Joe" because Scarborough at least attempts to keep the discussions balanced and will challenge those who start getting too far left in their opinions or comments. To his credit, he will also take some of the ultra-right wing nuts to task as well. Lastly, I get a kick out of watching Mika Brzezinski getting exasperated with some of Scarborough's comments. ==== And therein lies the problem. In today's highly polarized political climate, if you're not for them, then you must be against them. Anyone standing in he middle of the road with a fair and balanced position will be struck by oncoming traffic from one side or the other. Mostly I blame the media for bringing us to this sorry state of affairs, but as thinking adults we should all be trying to end the nonsense. How? I mean that's right, but how? Not that it's particularly balanced, but say it is for a minute. How do you not promote your TV show or talk radio without being inflamitory? Wait, I know... education! Then, when you spout off some ****, it's a deliberate lie and nobody with a decent education, specifically one that teaches critical thinking will be fooled. |
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On Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:54:24 -0700, Urin Asshole
wrote: ==== And therein lies the problem. In today's highly polarized political climate, if you're not for them, then you must be against them. Anyone standing in he middle of the road with a fair and balanced position will be struck by oncoming traffic from one side or the other. Mostly I blame the media for bringing us to this sorry state of affairs, but as thinking adults we should all be trying to end the nonsense. How? I mean that's right, but how? ==== It will have to come from good leadership and a groundswell of public opnion. Help spread the word; support moderate candidates; write letters to intemperate media outlets and their commercial sponsors - in other words good old fashioned grass roots political activism. |
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says... "BAR" wrote in message ... In article , says... "JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message ... On 3/19/2013 7:40 AM, Eisboch wrote: A report released Monday by the Pew Research Center on media coverage over the past 5 years indicates that MSNBC (with the lowest overall budget) relies 85 percent on "opinions" by their commentators and 15 percent on actual reporting of news events. According to the study Fox News spends 55 percent of their air time on commentary opinions and 45 percent on reporting of actual news. CNN was rated as being the only cable network that spent more time reporting the news than opinion commentary. What a surprise. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/msnbc-opinion-cable-news_n_2900160.html Well, it's fine and dandy but the Huffington Hoax is hardly the source I would go to for objective views about news coverage... ----------------------------------- The study was done by the Pew Research Center, not by Huffington . So shooting the messenger is not appropriate? My response to you is why do you watch and promote NBC over other networks that report more news? --------------------------------------------- The post was simply a comment on what the Pew Study report found. It was not a personal endorsement of MSNBC. I watch MSNBC to get the liberal's slant on politics and current events. I watch CNN when I've had enough of watching MSNBC which is usually by the time Al Sharpton has finished his show's introduction. I used to suffer through Rachel Maddow's show but she's gone too far over the line with MSNBC's leftist slant and she has become grating for me to listen to. I don't drink, so I don't need her mixology lessons either. I don't think I've ever "promoted" MSNBC. To the contrary, I think I've complained more or commented negatively about their programming. The only show that I think is really worth viewing is "Morning Joe" because Scarborough at least attempts to keep the discussions balanced and will challenge those who start getting too far left in their opinions or comments. To his credit, he will also take some of the ultra-right wing nuts to task as well. Lastly, I get a kick out of watching Mika Brzezinski getting exasperated with some of Scarborough's comments. You just like to see her cheast heave! |
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