Media manipulation

DamnYankee said:
First you say that mediamatters has documented it, then you say that it is "hidden and obscured", I guess so that it can't be documented. Which is it? :)
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The problem is that Fox keeps its political agenda hidden and obscured in a manner that blurs the distinction between journalism and overt propaganda.

I've boiled it down to one sentence.:palm:
 
Crashk said:
The problem is that Fox keeps its political agenda hidden and obscured in a manner that blurs the distinction between journalism and overt propaganda.

I've boiled it down to one sentence.:palm:
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But earlier you said that mediamatters has documented it. Where is the documentation? :)
 
DamnYankee said:
It's a long page. Try quoting one. Give it your best shot.
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Ok... I'll play 1 time. Here's one randomly chosen by me. (eyes closed) How is this not blatantly biased? How is 'America's Newsroom" not promoting a political agenda under the pretense of news?

"America's Newsroom directs viewers to "virtual tea party." America's Newsroom repeatedly directed viewers to participate in a "virtual tea party" at Fox News' purportedly non-biased website, Fox Nation. Hemmer told viewers, "Can't get to a tea party? Fox Nation hosts a virtual tea party," while Kelly said, "You can join the tea party action from your home if you go to the FoxNation.com ... a virtual tax day tea party."

http://mediamatters.org/research/200910130047
 
Crashk said:
Ok... I'll play 1 time. Here's one randomly chosen by me. (eyes closed) How is this not blatantly biased? How is 'America's Newsroom" not promoting a political agenda under the pretense of news?

"America's Newsroom directs viewers to "virtual tea party." America's Newsroom repeatedly directed viewers to participate in a "virtual tea party" at Fox News' purportedly non-biased website, Fox Nation. Hemmer told viewers, "Can't get to a tea party? Fox Nation hosts a virtual tea party," while Kelly said, "You can join the tea party action from your home if you go to the FoxNation.com ... a virtual tax day tea party."

http://mediamatters.org/research/200910130047
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Since there is no transcript on your reference it is entirely possible that they are referring to a paid advertisement from the Fox Nation web site, which doesn't claim to be balanced. Your reference claims that the Fox Nation website is "purportedly [a] non-biased website", yet on the front page of that site it states this: "The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship. Read more..."

Nice try but you lose. *shrug*
 
DamnYankee said:
Since there is no transcript on your reference it is entirely possible that they are referring to a paid advertisement from the Fox Nation web site, which doesn't claim to be balanced. Your reference claims that the Fox Nation website is "purportedly [a] non-biased website", yet on the front page of that site it states this: "The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship. Read more..."

Nice try but you lose. *shrug*
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Why is a supposed non-biased "newsroom" show supporting a political agenda?

"The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship."
Ohhh so Orwellian. Opposed to intolerance- means when we lie we don't want anybody calling bullshit on us. Excessive government control of our lives means govt for the 1%(the main reason for Faux 'news'). Attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression- means we have the right to skew 'news' for gain and we have the right to brainwash working people into voting against their own best interests. Worship, money as God.

Why is a supposed non-biased "newsroom" show supporting a political agenda?
 
Crashk said:
Why is a supposed non-biased "newsroom" show supporting a political agenda?

"The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship."
Ohhh so Orwellian. Opposed to intolerance- means when we lie we don't want anybody calling bullshit on us. Excessive government control of our lives means govt for the 1%(the main reason for Faux 'news'). Attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression- means we have the right to skew 'news' for gain and we have the right to brainwash working people into voting against their own best interests. Worship, money as God.

Why is a supposed non-biased "newsroom" show supporting a political agenda?
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That statement is from a web site, not a news show. You're continuing to be confused about the various types of media.
 
Crashk said:
Faux 'news' presents opinion as news or more cleverly - as truth.

"Fox News has responded to White House criticisms of its network by claiming that while its "editorial" programs are filled with "vibrant opinion," its news hours are straight and objective. However, Fox News' purportedly straight news programs echo its "editorial" programs: Media Matters for America has compiled a non-exhaustive list -- from this year alone -- documenting how Fox's news programming features smears, falsehoods, doctored and deceptive editing, and GOP talking point...

Fox News "opinion" programs frequently smear Obama administration with falsehoods. In defending its programming, Fox News has repeatedly pushed the argument that critics are targeting the network for the "vibrant opinion" expressed on shows such as Glenn Beck and Hannity. However, Fox News' "opinion" programs don't simply have a "vibrant opinion" about the Obama administration -- they frequently smear the Obama administration with falsehoods. Fox News' pattern of smearing the Obama administration follows the network's prevalent pattern of smears and misinformation -- on both the network's purported straight news hours and its "opinion" shows -- during the 2008 political campaign..

http://mediamatters.org/research/200910130047

Argument for Fox News
Since the beginning, Fox News has been criticized by the left and accused of being stalwarts for the GOP. However, no matter what one thinks about the political ideology of Fox commentators, one thing is abundantly clear: America trusts them.

Argument against Fox News

"For more than a century, journalists have adhered to an ideal of objectivity — admittedly, one they could never quite live up to. Still, they were intent on serving the public interest by providing objective, factual descriptions of events. Journalists proudly proclaimed that the criticisms and complaints they received from both left and right proved that they were maintaining the correct level of professional detachment and impartiality.

Fox News represents a radical break from this tradition, as it is profoundly partisan in its reporting.
Fox's political bias would not be so damaging if the organization would be honest and up front about the fact that it favors conservatism and the Republication Party. That would be perfectly legitimate.
The problem is that Fox keeps its political agenda hidden and obscured in a manner that blurs the distinction between journalism and overt propaganda. Instead, Fox News presents itself as part of the tradition of objective journalism, claiming that its deliberately biased newscasts somehow represent “fair and balanced” reporting."

http://www.metro.us/newyork/national/article/989925--15-years-of-fox-news

Hey, I'm not the only one who sees thru Faux 'news' and I feel sorry for working people who don't.
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You tried not to answer my question by posting a wall of text. But in reality you expressed quite enough for us to understand that you are of the latter group in my previous question to you. I'm cool with that, you seem happily led as well... Since we are both happy, I say, "Carry on, Bro!"
 
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