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Sen. John McCain complains -- sometimes jokingly and sometimes seriously -- that there is a liberal bias in reporting that works to his detriment. This perception also shows up repeatedly in letters to the editors of papers across the country, and in the blogosphere.
Surveys and donor lists do show that the majority of both print and on air reporters are liberal. There is less evidence that their liberal leanings affect their reporting. The fact that the overwhelming numbers of owners of newspapers, TV stations and networks are conservative (ironically not a problem for those who complain about bias) would seem to provide a built-in bias suppressor.
The perception of bias may have more to do with the reader's own world-view than with the objective facts. More than any other profession, reporters have to determine what is really going on in the world and how it affects people's lives. They need a historical sense and knowledge of the wider world to put things in context. Their job is to dig for the facts, not opinions.
What could explain why the majority of those who know most about the real world support liberal causes and candidates? It might just be because they have learned that those programs and candidates are more likely to make the world a little more just and a little easier for the most people.
Andy Reese
Augusta
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you can have your reparations anytime, justus4. how much would be enough to shut you and your kind (i.e. black apologists) up? i'd be willing to take out a loan right now if it meant an end to the constant complaints that imply, "if my ancestors had been left alone, they would have created a thriving nation." sorry, justus, that view just doesn't seem to hold much credibility when you look at the world. anyone who believes that their skin color is their biggest liability has far too many problems for money to ever be considered a salvation.
Too much kool-aid Andy. The owners are usually conservative because they compete in the free market, the "artists" that write the scripts or read the scripts are liberal because they're more sensitive. I have no problem perceiving liberal bias, it's as easy as perceiving wetness.
I'm afraid this one is over my head and I have had coffee this morning. "The fact that the overwhelming numbers of owners of newspapers, TV stations and networks are conservative (ironically not a problem for those who complain about bias) would seem to provide a built-in bias suppressor". So conservatives own the business and only hire liberal reporters?
As I said in my first sentence....
We all have perceived biases...except justus, of course. Look at how we pick our spouse, how we choose our neighborhoods, etc. Most folks with lots of money just don't choose to live in Gilbert Manor. One merely has to read the paper to determine true biases. Many papers support some canidates over others. That is a true bias. You just can't believe everything you hear and must sort thru lots of trash to get to the truth sometimes. Obama will fix this and Bush caused this.
Justus4....its people like you that makes it harder for us normal minorities to compete in the real world. Will you cut the crap and stop putting the "poor little black guy" spin on everything you write. Your analysis went out with "bobby" socks and offers no substance to any argument you make. I'm a sucessful minority and did it without affimitive action, government assistance or food stamps. So pick your self up by your boot straps and get on with life.
The MSM leans, to put it mildly, decidely left and everyone knows it. Even those who deny it. Of course there are exceptions, the ACES, for example.
cissy, the people hired for the "news" business perceive themselves as artists .... sensitive liberal arts people. The owners hire people that have the training and experience. Unless the owners specifically insist on a balanced reporting of the news(FOX), it naturally drifts toward the leanings of the employees(all broadcast).
pt..I just can't see a conservative paying an employee to spread the liberal agenda.
cissy, is it easier to look for reasons to not understand then it is to look for reasons to understand? There's an attraction to this business for the "sensitive artist". Most conservative people work for a living.
fd -PT is certainly proving your last line, i.e., Unfortunately, it is easier to see this in others than in ourselves
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PT, reporters are not working for a living? I think you undervalue the work they put in. Writing is not hard, but the gathering of information is not always so easy.
Our Mr Reese"What could explain why the majority of those who know most about the real world support liberal causes and candidates? It might just be because they have learned that ...." What does he mean by the majority? The facts show that conservs and libs are about 45-45 with independent minded people being the other 10%. This is a strange post.
There is no "liberal mainstream media" in United States.
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