Just wanted to say I respect you for this. And I agree with a lot of it. I'm not optimistic much will change in the next three years, but I hold out hope we'll be able to get back to some semblance of normal political discourse in 2029, and I hope you and I are both around for that.
Here we go.
This is exactly what they fear. You’ve heard them chant “you will not replace us”. And the great replacement theory.
The MAGA cult is all about maintaining their status and power in society by just being straight white Christians.
My assertion is this. The media in this country (right and left), for the most part has lost a great deal of objectivity and trust among the American people. Those catering to each side are guilty of misleading through being factually incorrect, refusing to report, leaving out pertinent details, or including assumptions that might be proven to be false later. The end result is intended to manipulate opinion. I have never argued that the media on the right doesn't do that. However, imo, many on here dispute that the left's media is guilty of that despite several recent high profile examples designed to influence elections, and admitted to after the fact when it is found out and those sites called out. What I don't get is why the left is so hell bent on defending that. My reaction is anger and distrust. Now, if I hear something on Fox news I can no longer trust it and have to actually go to the trouble to google it to see how many other sources are reporting on it and read those sources. The mere fact that we have right or left news sources clearly defines that there is intent to sway opinion. One side can't always be right and one side always be wrong. If you disagree that's fine. But I have seen clear indisputable evidence of that. And, imo, is part of the reason we have such a division in this country. Don't know about you, but I despise the effort to manipulate my opinions by any news source.Here we go.
The fatal flaw in your assertion is that one side of the media actually bases its reporting and opinions on the truth. You don't have to agree with it or like it, but that doesn't make said reporting or opining less truthful. OTOH, the other side of the media (yours, apparently) bases its reporting and opinions on emotion and "alternative facts" —your side coined this, btw. So when you speak about the media "preying" on people, the reality is that it's a very lopsided comparison. And it isn't even close.
You need to share that clear indisputable evidence instead of the BS you've been bringing.
Appreciate the thoughts. In hindsight I am now embarrassed by some of the comments I have made on the zzl and my contributions to hateful political division that we suffer from today. I'm sure I will relapse here and there but I'm at least trying to be aware and limit my participation in furthering it.
Or point out that many many people doing it the “right” way are also being deported.
Doesn't matter what I share. I can tell from your comment you won't give objective consideration. And don't really care whether you believe it or not.
Bet you're great at dodge cars. Challenged you on immigration and drug trafficking, Nothing. Challenged you on this indisputable evidence. Nothing. I guess there's some inkling stirring in you that leads to this half assed mea culpa but it could use some work.
The reality, with that horrible 18 minutes the other night as the prime example, is that Fox and friends will try to defend the indefensible and the liberal media will zero in on every mistake (lie) Trump tells. Each source has a loyal audience that thrives and depends on them feeding us the same garbage. Luckily for those who know how to read there are plenty of sources that are objective in their reporting. But it’s more about entertainment than gaining knowledge. So TV will always win out.Here we go.
The fatal flaw in your assertion is that one side of the media actually bases its reporting and opinions on the truth. You don't have to agree with it or like it, but that doesn't make said reporting or opining less truthful. OTOH, the other side of the media (yours, apparently) bases its reporting and opinions on emotion and "alternative facts" —your side coined this, btw. So when you speak about the media "preying" on people, the reality is that it's a very lopsided comparison. And it isn't even close.
Yeah, it's simply not even close to being balanced, and hasn't been for awhile. It's one of the reasons why we are where we are. To cite just one example, is there any doubt whatsoever that if Obama or Biden had placed those ridiculous plaques describing the presidents and Biden had placed one slamming Trump or Obama had placed one slamming Dubya and using the same language that right-wing media and right-wingers would have lost their minds? But Trump does it and most of our news media - even the so-called "liberal" media - just shrugs and doesn't give a damn. It's not even or balanced at all, no matter what bosiders keep trying to argue.
Your assertion smacks of bosiding, but the evidence is that Fox News and MSNBC are nothing alike . Yes, Fox and MSNBC offer a conservative and liberal difference in perspective as they comment on the events of the day.
MS Now does drill the same story home each hour on the hour. There’s very little variation from host to host. Back in the day with Olberman, Shultz they had more independence.
This. I don't need to respond to Calla, because you already nailed it. Your post is exactly correct.
As much as Fox News is a significant problem, an even bigger problem is the "foxification" of news altogether.