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Originally Posted by spasmo55
This thread has degraded almost to "Liar, Liar, pants on fire".
Unbiased reporting is almost an oxymoron. It seems to me you folks watch the media source that accommidates opinions you have already formed.
As for NPR, they have sponsors, private donors and "Foundations". There is money involved, so with money comes the bullshit.
I do not even watch the local news, and have not in years. I am sick of "Rape, kill, pillage and burn" reporting.
I do read 2 local papers, and even there I read very few articles, mostly op-eds and Ltrs 2 Editor stuff. I "glean" my news from other citizens such as yourselves.
I once read a study that stated networks selected female anchors for their appeal to men that would fantasize about the anchor performing oral sex, wish I would have kept that, kind of shows what the networks are really trying to sell you.
I thank you folks for the "balanced" reporting.
Just my observations.
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Well...so glad hubby and I are not alone. We are radio enthusiasts probably stemming from a fifties habit. I ocassionally watch the History channel and HGTV ( primarily because of my interest and involvement in gardening and decorating). He on the other hand LOVES sports and is looking forward to this fall season's viewing... on a gifted fifty five inch television.
Local talk radio gives us the true pulse of the public opinions and much food for thought. We read several papers on line and I enjoy crossword puzzles courtesy of our local newsboy.
As a suggestion...I joined this site to add yet another dimention. Some posters were already familiar to me from another site. I also thank a few for the humor...and insight into their thinking. It makes this seasoned citizen smile. The minuses...I can deal with.
