White house in battle with FOX news - Page 2

BlueStreak · #1 10-24-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by noonereal

Something needs to be done about Fox.

Their motives are suspect and they are clearly detrimental to the future of our country.
We need legislation that forces them to be honest when portraying themselves as a news network.

I disagree.

I would say something needs to be done about the media in general. There are time when I wonder who runs this country. The government, the people, or the media? As I see it, the tail is wagging the dog, and this is the cause for all of the confusion and misinformation floating about. Instead of reporting the news the media generates it. Oh, don't get me wrong, the two major parties have their agendas to be sure.
But more and more the fight appears to be between Rupert Murdoch and George Soros, two men who are not even citizens of this country, rather than Republican v.s. Democrat.

Our system is supposed to be a government for the people, as elected by the people to serve the interests of the people. But, somewhere along the line, the media began to manipulate, rather than report. It has been going on much longer than FOX or MSNBC have been around, but it seems to have gotten much worse with time.

The thing I get a big kick out of is this;
"I heard (Insert propaganda here.) on (Insert bullshit outlet here.) and checked it out on SNOPES. It's true!."

Really. Who owns SNOPES, and what is their bias? Well, where did you hear about it first? I heard about Snopes for the first time from----Limbaugh.
Hmmmmm.....

"History shall be very kind to me, indeed. As I intend to write it."--Winston Churchill.

Do I have my bias? Of course I do. We all do.

Dave

Charles · #2 10-20-2009, 07:09 AM

I, for one, will sleep better tonight knowing that the President and his administration are telling us the truth.

I've had the misconception that they are the biggest liars of all.

Chas

d-ray657 · #3 10-20-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles

I, for one, will sleep better tonight knowing that the President and his administration are telling us the truth.

I've had the misconception that they are the biggest liars of all.

Chas

See, free speech at work.

Regards,

D-Ray

merrylander · #4 10-20-2009, 07:27 AM

The guy who played the father on the TV show Ponderosa, Lorne Greene used to read the nightly news on the CBC before he got into acting. That's what we need here - news readers, not celebrity wannabees. And when they thank the XYZ company for sponsoring the news, then you know it must be the truth.

Frankly you can take FOX (and everything else Murdoch owns), CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and MSNBC and shove them.

Fast_Eddie · #5 10-20-2009, 07:21 PM

O'Rilley is watched by about 2.5 million folks. Jeff Probst is the host of Survivor. Ratings are way off this season. Only about 14 million viewers.

For all his hot air, Bill can't get a fraction of the viewers a cheap game show gets.

Not denying his impact. Just putting it in perspective.

Fast_Eddie · #6 10-20-2009, 07:24 PM

Here's a Newsmax (not exactly left wing) article citing O'Rilley viewership:

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/o...29/208733.html

And some article talking about broadcast network shows:

http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/02/survi...s-ratings.html

They vary a bit from week to week. But I'm certainly very close.

Charles · #7 10-20-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Eddie

Here's a Newsmax (not exactly left wing) article citing O'Rilley viewership:

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/o...29/208733.html

And some article talking about broadcast network shows:

http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/02/survi...s-ratings.html

They vary a bit from week to week. But I'm certainly very close.

Well, now I know.

Comparing "news" shows to "survivor" shows is apples and oranges. Let's compare "news" shows to "news" shows.

I'm assuming that 10X amount of people watch "survivor" type crapola as opposed to crummy "news" shows. Or "political" shows. Just wonder how the percentage of "likely voters" plays into the Nielsen Ratings.

Hopefully, the "survivor" crowd doesn't show up at the polls, they're too ignorant to vote. No wonder the country is on the decline.

And no fukkin' wonder I want to buy a sailboat.

Chas

Fast_Eddie · #8 10-20-2009, 07:31 PM

Well, shoot. I looked up the population of the U.S. and you're right. 1% is wrong. He doesn't even reach 1%.

Charles · #9 10-20-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Eddie

Well, shoot. I looked up the population of the U.S. and you're right. 1% is wrong. He doesn't even reach 1%.

No offense Edward, but I think you're cooking the books somewhat.

Less than 1% of the American public watches Faux News? I think that you're bullshittin' yourself, for whatever your reason is.

But you're not bullshittin' me.

Have a good evening, I need to eat supper,

Chas

Fast_Eddie · #10 10-20-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles

No offense Edward, but I think you're cooking the books somewhat.

Less than 1% of the American public watches Faux News? I think that you're bullshittin' yourself, for whatever your reason is.

But you're not bullshittin' me.

Have a good evening, I need to eat supper,

Chas

Didn't say that. Less than 1% watch O'Rilley in any given week. That is their highest rated show.

Don't really care how you paint it. My point is valid. O'Rilley isn't as big in real life as he is in Fox propaganda.

You know, I'm with you on the boat idea. I can't count how many times I've posted facts and then come back later to see this kind of development. No one disputes my facts. No one says I'm wrong. Just change the subject. I posted my sources and gave solid information. And what do I get? "I'm sure the Survivor folks don't vote." Really? Ok, say 50% turn up to vote for President. 1% watch O'Riley. I mean, do the math!

Geez. Just 'cause you don't like what I say doesn't make me wrong.

Not sure why I waste my time. No mountain of evidence will convince some people of anything. No worries. I should know better by now.

Take care,

Ed