2007-05-17 09:49:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
The media moguls decide what gets reported on and what stance the report takes. It's their goal to control public awareness thus forming the public's mindset. After all, what do we know about what's going on in the world except for "what they tell us"?
NEVER trust a news story blindly. The internet is a great tool to research what is truth and what is not because it's open to publication by anyone and not just news sources.
Also, do some research on Ron Paul, Presidential candidate. There are some very informative videos at YouTube.
2007-05-17 10:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Just! Some? *Dude* 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like to use the phrase, but in this case I do believe the media are biased in favor of John McCain. Joe Scarborough, in his show on MSNBC this morning, pointed out that McCain actually lost the Republican vote in Iowa, Wyoming, Michigan, Nevada, and South Carolina. He said that, if Mitt Romney had gotten the same numbers that McCain had, then the story this morning would be that Romney lost the Republican vote; but that McCain, despite being third in the delegate count, is being called the frontrunner. I don't know much about lobbyists and their "specific hold" over Washington or the media. I do know that the "liberal" media have been slinging subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, attacks at Romney for about a year now, while they've tended to "go soft" on McCain. Joe's right. If their positions were reversed, the media would still be calling McCain the frontrunner, and they'd still be downplaying Romney's victories for all they're worth.
2016-05-21 22:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by maxine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Personal bias (conscious or unconscious), adding opinions to news pieces, and the push for profit all affect the presentation of the news which presents itself as fair and unbiased. Before the 1960's news was offered as a public service; once it became a profit center, things changed..
2007-05-17 09:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways (that I can think of) to look at bias.
1.) Bias of what is reported
2.) Bias of how something is reported.
For example, I like NPR. It is pretty fair in its reporting and it doesn't have an apparent bias. However, the bias starts when the decision is made on what to cover. In the case of NPR, whatever they cover is reported on fairly in my opinion. However, what they cover can make me roll my eyes. I like their hard news, but I'm really not that interested in the personal interest fluff they have on every morning.
I could go on, especially about the reporting on race and other hot button issues, but I think this is enough for now.
2007-05-17 09:54:39 · answer #4 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think they are unbiased, some try to be fair.
I also do not believe in a " Vast Left Wing Liberal Conspiracy Bogeyman "
There is bias on both sides of the isle. And on most issues.
It's up to us to use discernment.
2007-05-17 10:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by lightwriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainstream media is a figment of the imagination. I'm glad there's something bigger than man in control.
2007-05-17 09:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
Especially seeing how they treat Ron Paul and other second tier candidates this year.
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2007-05-17 09:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Beauty&Brains 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly hope you are kidding - the mainstream media is so overwhelmingly liberal that she should rightly be classified as lobbyists.
2007-05-17 10:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by dave_from_auburn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
my grandpa (a wise man) always said "All news is biased"
there is no such thing as "fair & balanced" (sorry fox news!)
2007-05-17 09:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by Linsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Media is a mirror of society....and its extremely biased
2007-05-17 09:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by Matt T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋