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I'm sure the fact that my politics identifies me more with Fox than with the left-wing networks has something to do with my opinion but I have definitely noticed that Fox is more likely to report negative news on the right than CNN is to report negative news on the left__I have personally witnessed this many times_
The left wing networks are constantly attacking Fox News the same as Fox News is constantly attacking left-wing news but I realize that they are simply competing for our political souls so I take their criticism of each other with a grain of salt where as you appear believe every word you are told by the talking heads__I judge only by what I see_
Interesting article for you to read: Confirmation bias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yep. As when you are looking for ANYTHING, you generally stop as soon as you find it. You may search for books/articles on a subject of interest, reading perhaps 4 out 20 sources found, but you tend to stop after reading that fourth source, if (and only if) it confirms your initial belief, even though the prior three did not. Instead of reading all 20 and accepting the fact that only 3 out of the 20 agreed with your initial thoughts, or even acknowledging that only 1 out of the 4, that you did read, agreed with your initial thoughts, you still leave satisfied that you were, in fact, "completely" right. ;-)
I am 100% aware of this human tendency and have been for very long time_Interesting article for you to read: Confirmation bias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CNN's bias is all too obvious and if you don't see it on your own, it can't be shown to you by others because you would only deny the evidence_
The truth requires an open mind and a willingness to learn, but like many you do not seek the truth but only confirmation to what you already believe_
http://www.debatepolitics.com/bias-...ch__the-great-equalizer-6.html#post1060632428
I believe the poll would have been better served if the question had been most honest rather than least biased_
They are all politically biased but some do manage to be more honest in their overall news reporting than others_
We can always find a reason to deny something we don't wish to believe_Yep. As when you are looking for ANYTHING, you generally stop as soon as you find it. You may search for books/articles on a subject of interest, reading perhaps 4 out 20 sources found, but you tend to stop after reading that fourth source, if (and only if) it confirms your initial belief, even though the prior three did not. Instead of reading all 20 and accepting the fact that only 3 out of the 20 agreed with your initial thoughts, or even acknowledging that only 1 out of the 4, that you did read, agreed with your initial thoughts, you still leave satisfied that you were, in fact, "completely" right. ;-)
You sir are a victim of the dreaded Talking Heads_Honesty would put Fox News in dead last
I am 100% aware of this human tendency and have been for very long time_
In fact I have posted it quite a few times myself, although I have never credited it to Wiki_
This is the version I happened across several years ago_(and my most recent use of it)
It is one of my favorite quotes_ :thumbs:
You sir are a victim of the dreaded Talking Heads_
Sorry Redude, but the only "hilarious irony" is your perception of who it is lost on_The hilarious irony there is probably lost on you.
Me, "look out of my shell"???__I'm not the one who doesn't see the bias on both sides_No im not. Not at all. Sense i hardly ever watch any of the "mainstream" oh! Excuse me, "lamestream" media.
But if you just look out your shell you would easily see this.
Perfect example of this right now; back when Bush was president and he used the dreaded executive order FOX News applauded it and all their pundits loved it! Also FOX was all about secrecy in the government, but now sense we have a democrat in office they hate secrecy and they hate that damn Executive Order, comparing the current situation to "watergate"!
Also remember the death panels. Or how about the great Glenn Beck undervoering the "truth"?
"Secret" ???__You're kidding, right?!Or how about how Obama is a secret socialist, marxist?
I try to get news from multiple sources, usually using one to play off the other as they all seem to lean to some extent. I have however, found one in particular to play pretty fair while actually providing the information I seek.
Which do you find tends to cover the news without heavy bias....if any?
Sorry Redude, but the only "hilarious irony" is your perception of who it is lost on_
My awareness and self-awareness have left me acutely cognizant of the symptoms_
I have one...don't waste your time. It's a disaster in the making, lol.
I never said they werent biased. Im saying you equating CNN to FOX is ludicrious.Me, "look out of my shell"???__I'm not the one who doesn't see the bias on both sides_
:dohI recognize and criticize all bias while you selectively accept or reject it based on whether or not it favors your politics_
"Secret" ???__You're kidding, right?!
Not only is Barack Hussein Obama a full blown Marxist, but he's also a lifelong racist_
Obama hates the white race and jews and holds them responsible for the plight of his people_
Try C-SPAN.I only watch CNN when i get up in the morning while i drink my coffee before class.
Try C-SPAN.
Try C-SPAN.
And that, my friends, is the most objective news source. No reinterpretations.
Aside from the fact that they record and distribute a large arrangement of think tank, policy institutes, and political speeches, sure.
Alright. I feel you bro, I think.
You've convinced me the cameras recording the live hubbub have political leans.
It is good to see what Congress does publicly, but much of those are procedural, prepared speeches made to a rathe small gathering of colleagues, rather than the excellent coverage provided for committee meetings which are certainly more interactive and important.
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