Comments on: WARNING: Media Bias/Political Rant Coming Up http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:38:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Violet http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5352 Violet Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:44:38 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5352 This is exactly why I'm a non-conformist. What a bunch of BS. This is exactly why I’m a non-conformist. What a bunch of BS.

]]> By: Amber http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 Amber Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:24:24 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5312 Amen Senator McCain! Amen Senator McCain!

]]> By: Jordon http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5289 Jordon Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:43:01 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5289 Sbarros nailed it Sbarros nailed it

]]> By: cobrien http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5267 cobrien Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:22:25 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5267 Most humans are biased, the media is contolled by humans so therefore bias is unavoidable. The Republicans have FOX and the Democrats have the NYT. Most likely, conservatives are not reading the Times and most liberals dont't watch FOX and that is the biggest problem. Most people don't take the time to understand the other side because they already have firm beliefs and so they only pay attention to those sources that confirm their beliefs. Sure the Times could have printed the McCain piece but the Times readers probably would not have read it. But ultimately we need to pick a leader that understands and follows the constitution-the document that protects our right to free speech. Most humans are biased, the media is contolled by humans so therefore bias is unavoidable. The Republicans have FOX and the Democrats have the NYT. Most likely, conservatives are not reading the Times and most liberals dont’t watch FOX and that is the biggest problem. Most people don’t take the time to understand the other side because they already have firm beliefs and so they only pay attention to those sources that confirm their beliefs. Sure the Times could have printed the McCain piece but the Times readers probably would not have read it.

But ultimately we need to pick a leader that understands and follows the constitution-the document that protects our right to free speech.

]]> By: wordwych http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5259 wordwych Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:35:14 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5259 Unfortunately, the monopolies in the newspaper/communications industries make unbiased reporting really, really rare. Independent newspapers are rapidly becoming extinct, and the big guns each try to push the beliefs/agendas of their owners and investors. Regardless of what you print, you're going to make people angry because you're going to conflict with their personal beliefs. I say this from the perspective of a staff writer for a small, independent who handled a very controversial topic of local interest for several years, absolutely did NOT let my beliefs on the topic color my articles, gave both sides equal time and space in which to speak on the issue - and STILL got griped at by both sides for letting the other one speak. Unfortunately, the monopolies in the newspaper/communications industries make unbiased reporting really, really rare. Independent newspapers are rapidly becoming extinct, and the big guns each try to push the beliefs/agendas of their owners and investors. Regardless of what you print, you’re going to make people angry because you’re going to conflict with their personal beliefs. I say this from the perspective of a staff writer for a small, independent who handled a very controversial topic of local interest for several years, absolutely did NOT let my beliefs on the topic color my articles, gave both sides equal time and space in which to speak on the issue - and STILL got griped at by both sides for letting the other one speak.

]]> By: amanda http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5256 amanda Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:25:30 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5256 I'm on the same page, sbarros. BUT, I'll voice my opinion anyway without the intent of offending anyone. So here goes...don't take offense... I think, no matter who we elect, we are screwed. There will be no change like the candidates are promising and our economic situation is going to continue to deteriorate. There, I said it. However, I do agree that media reporting should be fair and unbiased. Now hate away, Democrats and Republicans. :D I’m on the same page, sbarros. BUT, I’ll voice my opinion anyway without the intent of offending anyone. So here goes…don’t take offense…
I think, no matter who we elect, we are screwed. There will be no change like the candidates are promising and our economic situation is going to continue to deteriorate.
There, I said it. However, I do agree that media reporting should be fair and unbiased. Now hate away, Democrats and Republicans. :D

]]> By: sbarros http://www.themockdock.com/2008/07/21/warning-media-biaspolitical-rant-coming-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5253 sbarros Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:39:30 +0000 http://www.themockdock.com/?p=2923#comment-5253 If I get involved in this commentary, I think everyone will get mad at me, so I shall just say this...the media should give both sides a fair chance. If you publish one, you must do so for the other. Sincerely, the Liberal Whacko Committee ;) If I get involved in this commentary, I think everyone will get mad at me, so I shall just say this…the media should give both sides a fair chance. If you publish one, you must do so for the other.

Sincerely, the Liberal Whacko Committee ;)

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