Why do they not refer to Obama as the Novice Senator from Illinois, or Hilary as the crazy Socialist Senator from New York? How is this not Liberal Bias?
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2007-06-19 02:27:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Bush: Those are accurate discriptions of Obama and Hiliary...This is Obama's first term so he is a "Novice" and Hilary is a crazy Socialist (If you don't believe that you are blind), but you never hear anyone in the media ever talk about either in that way...it is like they do not want the uninformed Americans to know these things, but will call a Senator who has more experience in Government than both of them an Actor...this is Bias...and I am not part of the Media...
2007-06-19 02:35:40 · update #1
For all of you who say I am being Bias...I am...and I can be, I am a private citizen...millions of people are not looking to me to provide them with the news...maybe they should though...and I do HATE Hilary...I served 8 years under her stupid husband while I was in the Army...if any of you ever had to decide between paying your car payment or buying your kids Christmas presents, all while working 70 hours a week...then you can hate who you want...and I hate the Clintons...
2007-06-19 02:52:40 · update #2
Of course its bias! Why would they want to refer to him as a former Senator that gives him credibility. They know he could go toe to toe with any clown they throw up for the nomination.
Reminds you of what they did to Regan... actually they still do it to him. He's the actor turned President nevermind that he was Governor of California.
They choose their words to suit their situation and reverse them when need be.
2007-06-19 03:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Maria B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why didn't they refer to George Bush as a total non com who had absolutely no experience on the national political stage, yet was foisted on the American people anyway as a fitting candidate for president? Bush was and is a total deadhead who is not fit for the presidency.
In fact, Thompson was a lobbyist before becoming a senator. So, in a sense, his term as senator was his finest performance yet. His real reason for being in government is to promote the interests of his business clients. Thompson is a no go for president. He won't represent the interests of main-street Americans.
2007-06-19 09:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hilary as the "crazy socialist senator?" Shows bias on your part there, as well.
Simply put, most Americans are more aware of Thompson's acting than his tenure in the Senate.
2007-06-19 09:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is liberal bias, but Fred Thompson is both a former Senator and an Actor and in my humble opinion would make a much better President then the other two you named.
2007-06-19 09:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by oma_30701 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Sorry to confuse you with the facts, but the general public, OBVIOUSLY, knows him as an actor much more than as a former Senator.
The media coverage frequently refers to his appearances on Law and Order, which tends to stimulate just slightly more interest among the general public than the Senate does.
Finally, why isn't Thompson talking more about his career in the Senate. Could it be that he distinguished himself only as a drunken lazy slob on Capitol Hill?
2007-06-19 09:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by celticexpress 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
But, Thompson IS an actor. So, oh no, they referred to Ron Paul as a DOCTOR in a newspaper. Oh no, referred to George W. Bush as the owner of a baseball team. D**n those liberal newspapers!
2007-06-19 09:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh, stop looking for a conspiracy. Most people recognize Fred Thompson from the long-running Law and Order series. As a writer you have to write to the least common denominator. Lighten up!
2007-06-19 09:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it is just the fact that he is not currently a Senator. He is a former Senator. He is currently an actor/aspiring presidential candidate.
Not really an important question.
2007-06-19 09:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Left Hand Black 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Each side can find examples of the media mislabelling a candidate. In fact, you, in your post, have included the word crazy when referring to Hillary. I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, but if you want to stand up against the media for acting irresponsibly, you should follow that example yourself....and not slander or misrepresent any candidate on either side.
2007-06-19 09:40:03 · answer #9 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fred Thompson is more noted as an actor than a senator.
2007-06-19 09:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋