Aurelius 42 Posted March 9, 2015 http://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/fox-news-trusted-network-poll-115887.html I thought I would just put that up there. And walk away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Mantle 45 Posted March 10, 2015 Looks like it's just because the Democrat vote is more evenly split between other networks, whereas Republicans overwhelmingly support Fox News (go figure). Honestly if anyone trusts any 24-hour news network nowadays they should probably check their facts. These are entertainment businesses out to get ratings through sensationalism, reporting the news accurately is secondary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelius 42 Posted March 10, 2015 Looks like it's just because the Democrat vote is more evenly split between other networks, whereas Republicans overwhelmingly support Fox News (go figure). Honestly if anyone trusts any 24-hour news network nowadays they should probably check their facts. These are entertainment businesses out to get ratings through sensationalism, reporting the news accurately is secondary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonzomac 19 Posted March 10, 2015 ^^^ HAHAHA!!! I was there man!! What Azure said is pretty much what I was gonna say, he hit it pretty much on the head. Accurate news is secondary, we all need to know how big the Kardashian's booties are getting, not the conflicts around the globe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreddieMercury 25 Posted March 10, 2015 ^^^ HAHAHA!!! I was there man!! What Azure said is pretty much what I was gonna say, he hit it pretty much on the head. Accurate news is secondary, we all need to know how big the Kardashian's booties are getting, not the conflicts around the globe. I'm pretty sure Kim's glorious behind is getting more attention. I mean, look: https://twitter.com/kimsass It even has its own Twitter account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C2Talon 13 Posted March 11, 2015 That article seems to have a bunch opinions. How about something less opinionated: http://publicmind.fdu.edu/2012/confirmed/final.pdf (PDF file) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonzomac 19 Posted March 11, 2015 ^^^ HAHAHA!!! I was there man!! What Azure said is pretty much what I was gonna say, he hit it pretty much on the head. Accurate news is secondary, we all need to know how big the Kardashian's booties are getting, not the conflicts around the globe. I'm pretty sure Kim's glorious behind is getting more attention. I mean, look: https://twitter.com/kimsass It even has its own Twitter account. DAAAAAAMN!! Maybe I should start a Twitter account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelius 42 Posted March 12, 2015 On a tangentially related point ... http://www.vox.com/2015/3/11/8193751/lindsey-graham-military-coup It has to be satire ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonzomac 19 Posted March 12, 2015 Ummm I'm not a genius but I was under the impression that a coup consisted of removing the national leader,which would be him if he were elected. I haven't heard until now that he's planning on running. In my opinion the race is going to be Clinton vs. Bush. Everyone says they don't like Jeb Bush, that's rarely mattered in our elections. I don't think America will elect a man named Lindsey anyway,then again I didn't see a Barack in our lineup either. It'd be nice if someone would lock Congress in Washington so they can do whatever it is that they're paid to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelius 42 Posted March 12, 2015 Ummm I'm not a genius but I was under the impression that a coup consisted of removing the national leader,which would be him if he were elected. I haven't heard until now that he's planning on running. In my opinion the race is going to be Clinton vs. Bush. Everyone says they don't like Jeb Bush, that's rarely mattered in our elections. I don't think America will elect a man named Lindsey anyway,then again I didn't see a Barack in our lineup either. It'd be nice if someone would lock Congress in Washington so they can do whatever it is that they're paid to do. Apparently it would be a "self-coup". According to the article: Political scientists often refer to that type of action as a "self-coup," a situation in which a legitimate leader uses the military or other armed force to unlawfully seize more power than is permitted under the constitution of the country in question. Usually that's a permanent seizure of power and a total shutdown of the legislature, so what Graham is proposing is a relatively mild version. But as silver linings go, "it's a coup, but only a small one" isn't very comforting. Coup or not, I think it's probably a bad idea to go around saying you would use military force to force people to achieve a particular outcome, especially when it might breach the spirit of separation of powers. Somehow I still think this has to be a joke. I'm not sure if Clinton is going to be "it". Even if the current email issue doesn't bring her down, I'm just not sure she could take the pressure. She's already being attacked and she hasn't even officially declared yet - a taster of things to come. She's a strong lady but how can anyone take that kind of pressure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gandorian 22 Posted March 13, 2015 A few thoughts...1. Today, there are very few (if any) media outlets that do not show at least some bias. It isn't just cable news- it's everything.2. As MSNBC host Chris Hayes admitted about the poll- Fox was the only conservative outlet in the poll. That somewhat echos the point that most networks do lean left, while Fox certainly leans right. I've watched all those mentioned in the poll, and no network leans as hard either way as MSNBC.3. HERE is an article about coup joke that puts it in a bit more perspective. Although, it was still a stupid thing to say.4. I read the Wall Street Journal and New York Times to attempt to balance things out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonzomac 19 Posted March 14, 2015 A few thoughts...1. Today, there are very few (if any) media outlets that do not show at least some bias. It isn't just cable news- it's everything.2. As MSNBC host Chris Hayes admitted about the poll- Fox was the only conservative outlet in the poll. That somewhat echos the point that most networks do lean left, while Fox certainly leans right. I've watched all those mentioned in the poll, and no network leans as hard either way as MSNBC.3. HERE is an article about coup joke that puts it in a bit more perspective. Although, it was still a stupid thing to say.4. I read the Wall Street Journal and New York Times to attempt to balance things out. News from multiple sources especially concerning the same story is about the only way to figure anything out. There's my story, there's your story and somewhere in between the truth lies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gandorian 22 Posted March 14, 2015 Very true lonzomac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
