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Ever consider that, since you have an extremely conservative perspective, you are going to seek news coverage that reinforces your perspecive?
Your example isn't necessarily news and could be seen by others as an example of why no one outside the far right takes Fox seriously as a source of news. The aftermath of the incident was handled quite well by all accounts. The only problem was what she said and the security checkpoints.
Did you not see that I said that I check both websites multiple times daily? Did it ever occur to you that I do that in order to get a wide-ranging perspective? The problem is, when MSNBC.com doesn't even have a perspective, the only option is to go where the news is actually delivered.
It's not surprising. But that's not the point. The point is that MSNBC.com does not tell the entire story. Whether critical or not, FoxNews.com is telling the story as it is.
Do you prefer watered-down news?
Kindly direct me to the Fox News headline that reads, "Some politicians come to Napolitano's defense."
Besides, a news website that runs 11 terrorism headlines out of 13 total (above the fold on the main page) does not "tell the entire story." In fact, I wouldn't expect it from either site. Call me a realist.
In the example I used in the OP, it's very clear to me which website I would prefer to get my news from. Not because I disagree with the Obama Administration, but because I want to hear about it, even if it's not pretty.
Aero, you might find this interesting. It's from a few years ago, but it does confirm the idea that most news is biased to the left:
Kindly direct me to the Fox News headline that reads, "Some politicians come to Napolitano's defense."
Besides, a news website that runs 11 terrorism headlines out of 13 total (above the fold on the main page) does not "tell the entire story." In fact, I wouldn't expect it from either site. Call me a realist.
I've never denied that the sensationalism is there. But, again, that's not the point. MSNBC.com is not reporting on it at all. Bipartisan angst towards the head of DHS is big news, is it not? So why is it not being reported on?
Why do you have a problem with so many headlines on terrorism? Are you of the opinion that it should not be reported? If so, tell us why?
Did you not see that I said that I check both websites multiple times daily? Did it ever occur to you that I do that in order to get a wide-ranging perspective? The problem is, when MSNBC.com doesn't even have a perspective, the only option is to go where the news is actually delivered.
But MSNBC has such pretty colors on their website. I can't resist.
Did you not see that I said that I check both websites multiple times daily? Did it ever occur to you that I do that in order to get a wide-ranging perspective? The problem is, when MSNBC.com doesn't even have a perspective, the only option is to go where the news is actually delivered.
I understand that you check both sites. I got that part. I was simply suggesting that you have a conservative perspective, so you seek stories that reflect the values of conservatism.
Thus, no matter what you check, you are going to be look for perspectives on a decidedly conservative story. That's all.
Are you of the opinion that it should not be reported? If so, tell us why?
The second conclusion you've jumped to.
I'm not sure terrorism makes up 85% of the important issues in the world. Just pointing out that even Fox News does not "tell the entire story." I don't really care if msnbc.com reports it or not, considering I don't go to that site or watch that channel (even though the two are separate, as noted earlier).
The study I cited said that USA Today was the most centrist print media. Instead of MSNBC or Fox, perhaps we should all be looking at USAToday.com if we really want "fair and balanced" news.
I wish I liked their website better. It seems like it needs a design upgrade.
I'm not sure terrorism makes up 85% of the important issues in the world. Just pointing out that even Fox News does not "tell the entire story." I don't really care if msnbc.com reports it or not, considering I don't go to that site or watch that channel (even though the two are separate, as noted earlier).
I didn't jump to any conclusion. I asked a question of you, and you gave your opinion. I don't necessarily agree or disagree, but thanks for answering. I am of the opinion that terrorism could easily dominate the news given the Christmas terrorist attempt.
Regarding the two being "separate," I believe we're talking a very fine line. When MSNBC.com posts links to Olbermann and Maddow, I don't think it can be concluded that the two are only minimally related.
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