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Actually you are right. Rt is not Far Eastern. More the space between eu and China
I like CNN and NPR. I use the CNN app a lot. I like MSNBC to some degree, but understand it is mostly liberal/democratic editorializing except on election nights.
I have no clue then?? Are you talking about East Asian Countries? Isn't that all state propaganda or has it changed recently?
I usually just read the Drudge Report. FoxNews is the worst in getting to the truth. All day everyday is an endless lineup of jewish, Israeli, or pro-Israel type supporters. Huckabee is the most disgustingly Israeli biased prick I've ever heard on TV. Fair and Balanced? No way.
In fact the entire media is that way. All reports are presented from a neutral to pro-Israel spectrum only. Mostly pro-Israel. No report on the controlled media however will ever air anything sympathetic to the Palestinian position and no report will EVER suggest that America is backing the wrong side.
Rt is Russia Today. I like getting their take because it it so different and says so much about Russian government politics.
1. Probably among the few here who stay away from news almost as much as possible. I find that even local news fixates on the negative, headline grabbing events that, despite being local, almost never happen to the random person. It's depressing and convinces many that they are constantly at risk.
2. If i hear of some development i consider quite amusing, truly significant, or fascinating, i might try to learn more about it at that point. Not watch the news and let *them* dictate what i spend time on and how it's slanted. Yeah, other problem is anything with profit to be made or commercial interruptions will not prioritize accuracy or have any perspective worth a damn.
3. Say i hear of the "war" between israel/hamas. Yes, hamas resumed firing rockets. Ok, so is this a big deal even? The news sure makes it seem so. Well, perspective tells me it's never-ending but i am curious at whether the military response is warranted, because most in this country sides with israel, due to religious bias and it being an "ally." Also i wonder with today's military tech, is this even a threat to israel, or will killing civilians in response make the situation worse?
4. So i try to look into nonprofit and independent reports. I found that, after 3 days of this "battle," not a single israeli was killed. The rockets are shot down. That's a small detail the news always leaves out, cause it doesn't grab ratings. It's a complete misnomer to call any tv news journalism.
Watch RT, CNBC, France24, BBC, AlJazeera, ZDF, ARD
Listen NPR, DLF, WDR5
Read NYT, WP, The Economist, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy Magazine
Do Fora and check things out, when they contradict patterns
I call BS, that are you have no life outside of that.
You mean that would be too much input for you? You wouldn't want to read every article or watch every station daily, you know.
I'm saying I'm a slow reader, and there isn't enough time in the day for me to do that much reading, or watching... though I do like The Economist, just wish it wasn't so expensive.
4. I tend to stay away from independent sources because I don't trust them!
1. Well by this, i mean Amnesty International and other humanitarian groups, and collectives like the EU and UN have all condemned israel's response. American politicians, talking heads, religious figures and such have too much a vested interest in defending israel no matter what, and that's who gets shown on the news giving their 2 cents. If they start interviewing poor Palestinians whose school was hit by rockets, guess what, prejudiced viewers may turn the channel. Some columnist in Canada might have quite a different take on it. Ideally, independent sources will also seek out actual data and report it without taking a side.
2. It doesn't have to be some big international incident either. If i want an unbiased yet knowledgeable opinion on whether the new detroit arena project should be approved, i wouldn't go ask mike illitch (the guy who stands to profit) like the local news does. Sure, illitch should have a chance to present his case, but the problem with commercial driven news is there is no sensible debate - usually 1 or 2 get interviewed briefly - no independent studies, and a very short time to present a complicated subject. The viewer is left with cursory and biased info from well-known figures (who can drive ratings), which later often gets regurgitated as if it's all indisputable fact. I'd rather hear from academic researchers or citing previous research on sports arena projects & economic impact on the city.
3. Especially if we get all our news from one outlet like Hannity or Bill Maher, we're basically letting someone else think for us. Although god knows what they really think. Watch Hannity someday 'come out' as liberal. He's just selling ad spots after all.
I'm talking about people who argue with Sheppard Smith or Greta during the afternoons. They are all attached to different organizations or are trying to sell crappy paperback books. If you listen closely you can usually hear what groups they support even if the other side is louder and advertising something the network is pushing for. I hope this makes sense. If not I can try to find some examples.
I actually started an Anti-libertarian/anti-populist/anti-conspiracy website because of the populist movement surrounding third parties and the like. It highlights all the crazy stuff libertarians do. Because after doing research on these people, I noticed there wasn't really anybody out there challenging them or questioning them. More like people ignored them. Which may be just as well, but I like there to be some counter to every political movement. Call me a cynic I guess.
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