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Title: Fox News - some people say
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 23, 2012, 06:19:38 PM
http://www.upworthy.com/want-to-see-fox-news-lose-all-its-credibility-in-93-seconds?g=2&c=cp2

I thought news stations actually attributed statements...
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 23, 2012, 09:04:21 PM
News stations do.

But you are talking about Fox.  Make up your mind!! (LOL!)
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
While rightly called out, it is pervasive across the media in general. I often hear it on the networks and ad nauseum on MSNBC (FOX squared for the left). I wish they would just be honest about it and say "I say...". At least on MSNBC/NBC they refer to the Democrats as us and we, and the Republicans as them. There's a little honesty I guess.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: RecycleMichael on August 24, 2012, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
While rightly called out, it is pervasive across the media in general. I often hear it on the networks and ad nauseum on MSNBC (FOX squared for the left). I wish they would just be honest about it and say "I say...". At least on MSNBC/NBC they refer to the Democrats as us and we, and the Republicans as them. There's a little honesty I guess.

I call BS. Please show one example of MSNBC referring to democrats as us and we and the republicans as them.

Just one example.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 08:43:54 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
While rightly called out, it is pervasive across the media in general. I often hear it on the networks and ad nauseum on MSNBC (FOX squared for the left). I wish they would just be honest about it and say "I say...". At least on MSNBC/NBC they refer to the Democrats as us and we, and the Republicans as them. There's a little honesty I guess.

Show any proof of what you say.  Anything.  You might as well've started that post with "Some people say".
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 24, 2012, 08:50:21 AM
Quote from: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 08:43:54 AM
Show any proof of what you say.  Anything.  You might as well've started that post with "Some people say".

That's exactly what he said, in slightly different words.

Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 09:19:37 AM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on August 24, 2012, 08:34:19 AM
I call BS. Please show one example of MSNBC referring to democrats as us and we and the republicans as them.

Just one example.

Low hanging fruit would be Big Ed. Watch online for about 30 seconds and you'll see it, I promise, some say.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 09:48:51 AM
Just for kicks (and I think it will be interesting), what does everyone think is the most (hate to say this) "fair and balanced" news/political show on television? You know, some say .... is the fairest.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: Gaspar on August 24, 2012, 09:51:24 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 09:48:51 AM
Just for kicks (and I think it will be interesting), what does everyone think is the most (hate to say this) "fair and balanced" news/political show on television? You know, some say .... is the fairest.

I would have to say the CBS evening news seems to offer less opinion than most others.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 09:52:54 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 09:48:51 AM
Just for kicks (and I think it will be interesting), what does everyone think is the most (hate to say this) "fair and balanced" news/political show on television? You know, some say .... is the fairest.

I'll go with PBS Newshour.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: AquaMan on August 24, 2012, 09:59:37 AM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on August 24, 2012, 08:34:19 AM
I call BS. Please show one example of MSNBC referring to democrats as us and we and the republicans as them.

Just one example.

Absolute nonsense. MSNBC is probably the leader in searching out and quoting sources. And they don't have to make up stuff like FOX. The only examples you'll find that even come close to the Fox stuff is the conservative dominated Joe. Even Joe admits his leanings.

The only good news coverage otherwise is very early (around 5am) on CBS.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:05:42 AM
Quote from: Gaspar on August 24, 2012, 09:51:24 AM
I would have to say the CBS evening news seems to offer less opinion than most others.

I agree, CBS seems to attempt fairness more than any of the three major evening broadcasts. I'm going to throw out Shep Smith. Ironically, it's probably the least popular show on the whole network. I also think This Week on ABC since getting Stephanopoulos came back. They always have a pretty balanced panel (since Will is there every time).
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:06:21 AM
Quote from: AquaMan on August 24, 2012, 09:59:37 AM
Absolute nonsense. MSNBC is probably the leader in searching out and quoting sources. And they don't have to make up stuff like FOX. The only examples you'll find that even come close to the Fox stuff is the conservative dominated Joe. Even Joe admits his leanings.

Some say...
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: AquaMan on August 24, 2012, 10:07:54 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:06:21 AM
Some say...

I dare say I spend more time listening to MSNBC programming than you do. Nonetheless, we're still waiting for some type of proof of your statement.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 10:08:31 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:06:21 AM
Some say...

You're doing it wrong.  Get your own.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 10:08:31 AM
You're doing it wrong.  Get your own.

Sorry :(
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: Townsend on August 24, 2012, 10:20:23 AM
Quote from: erfalf on August 24, 2012, 10:11:21 AM
Sorry :(

Nothing to be sorry about.

We're making fun of Fox on here, not paying homage.  It's the reasonable way to go.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: carltonplace on August 24, 2012, 11:21:25 AM
Why would News need to be labled "fair and balanced"? News should be the facts/truth and should not need to be qualified. The facts/truth cannot be fair nor can they be balanced. FOX SPEWS acknowledges in its discriptor that it is not really a news station but an opinion station that is attempting to provide a fair and balanced view, since all of the rest of the lame stream media is left slanting.
Title: Re: Fox News - some people say
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on August 24, 2012, 12:27:02 PM
Quote from: carltonplace on August 24, 2012, 11:21:25 AM
Why would News need to be labled "fair and balanced"? News should be the facts/truth and should not need to be qualified. The facts/truth cannot be fair nor can they be balanced. FOX SPEWS acknowledges in its discriptor that it is not really a news station but an opinion station that is attempting to provide a fair and balanced view, since all of the rest of the lame stream media is left slanting.


Should be....


Isn't....