Should Sinclair media lose all media licensing for this?

[hog88]

The other thing I find funny is the OP screeching about this, but giving a "meh" to the PROVEN fact the DNC colluded with the media for their candidate in 2016.

Where was that outrage, LG? Did you call for a Congressional hearing then?

That's different and you know it.

 

[Grand Vol]

That's different and you know it.

I know... <sigh>

How silly of me.

 

[orangeluvr]

It's up to the news makers to make better news. :idea: :question:

 

[therealUT]

It's up to the news makers to make better news. :idea: :question:

Kind of, but, news outlets are, at their very base, businesses. As such, they are in the business of giving their consumers what their consumers demand.

If you want better news, you are going to have to create better consumers.

 

[orangeluvr]

Kind of, but, news outlets are, at their very base, businesses. As such, they are in the business of giving their consumers what their consumers demand.

If you want better news, you are going to have to create better consumers.

Most consumers tune in the channels that are telling them what they want to hear in this era of very tribal politics.

 

[NorthDallas40]

Most consumers tune in the channels that are telling them what they want to hear in this era of very tribal politics.

I reject that outright. Many here in fact have already stated they try to view multiple outlets to get a full picture as they already assume bias.

 

[TN Ribs]

Most consumers tune in the channels that are telling them what they want to hear in this era of very tribal politics.

It's called Confirmation Bias and it's rampant in today's society.

Fox News is a perfect example, they have created an alternate reality for their viewers who just happen to be the most misinformed audience in the nation.

 

[NorthDallas40]

It's called Confirmation Bias and it's rampant in today's society.

Fox News is a perfect example, they have created an alternate reality for their viewers who just happen to be the most misinformed audience in the nation.

And also in the majority based on their ratings. But I guess the majority is wrong and CNN and MSNBC are the sooth sayers. Lol.

 

[therealUT]

It's called Confirmation Bias and it's rampant in today's society.

Fox News is a perfect example, they have created an alternate reality for their viewers who just happen to be the most misinformed audience in the nation.

If their audience is the most misinformed audience in the nation, it is not by much.

I'm not a conservative but I am not far left, either. I think Trump is pretty worthless, and I thought Obama was too. I don't care about party games, aside from the fact that I would love to see them disappear.

That said, I have friends on both sides of the aisle, some pretty far left and some pretty far right. In both groups there seems to be equal representation of being misinformed and being misinformed due to either getting their news from CNN/MSNBC or FOX/AM Radio.

To act like one of these groups is significantly more far gone than the other is to be absolutely misinformed.

 

[Vol_Doc]

And also in the majority based on their ratings. But I guess the majority is wrong and CNN and MSNBC are the sooth sayers. Lol.

I actually think this is because more liberal leaning folks have multiple choices over which to spread viewership. Conservative leaning folks basically have Fox. Doesn't mean the majority of the country watches Fox or that it's even conservative. Just pointing that out.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I actually think this is because more liberal leaning folks have multiple choices over which to spread viewership. Conservative leaning folks basically have Fox. Doesn't mean the majority of the country watches Fox or that it's even conservative. Just pointing that out.

Add up all of the left rated shows and compare them en masse to Fox’s viewership.

 

[Vol_Doc]

If their audience is the most misinformed audience in the nation, it is not by much.

I'm not a conservative but I am not far left, either. I think Trump is pretty worthless, and I thought Obama was too. I don't care about party games, aside from the fact that I would love to see them disappear.

That said, I have friends on both sides of the aisle, some pretty far left and some pretty far right. In both groups there seems to be equal representation of being misinformed and being misinformed due to either getting their news from CNN/MSNBC or FOX/AM Radio.

To act like one of these groups is significantly more far gone than the other is to be absolutely misinformed.

Well-stated. Confirmation bias just means you seek out what fits your beliefs. It's not exclusive to any particular belief.

 

[theFallGuy]

Sinclair tells stations to air media-bashing promos - and the criticism goes viral - Apr. 1, 2018

I've seen a mash up of this. Like 20 stations reading the EXACT same script, word for word, echoing the "fake media" narrative. It is beyond alarming. It is fascist.

Congress needs to hold hearings, at a minimum. I can't believe conservatives would even stand for this.

It must be stressful having to make a list of things to be outraged about every morning.

 

[Septic]

It must be stressful having to make a list of things to be outraged about every morning.

I know I'm stressed out waiting for the great immigrant caravan of 2018 to show up at the border.

Do you think they'll break in to regular programming like the low speed OJ chase when they get near?

I'm on pins and needles waiting for this.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I know I'm stressed out waiting for the great immigrant caravan of 2018 to show up at the border.

Do you think they'll break in to regular programming like the low speed OJ chase when they get near?

I'm on pins and needles waiting for this.

Let’s just put in a minefield and machine gun towers and move on then. We’d all sleep better.

 

[BowlBrother85]

I reject that outright. Many here in fact have already stated they try to view multiple outlets to get a full picture as they already assume bias.

In my opinion, the best news anchor of my lifetime (I'm 44) was Peter Jennings of ABC (he died in 2005). He combined his own personal flare with a matter of fact approach. Whatever commentary he provided was mostly just common sense. I'm sure he had his biases but they were hard to detect. He placed emphasis in the right places and had a smooth delivery. The only opinion of his that was clear was his intense dislike for Barbara Walters.

You're post is accurate but if there was anyone like Jennings today... that's what I would watch.

 

[NorthDallas40]

In my opinion, the best news anchor of my lifetime (I'm 44) was Peter Jennings of ABC (he died in 2005). He combined his own personal flare with a matter of fact approach. Whatever commentary he provided was mostly just common sense. I'm sure he had his biases but they were hard to detect. He placed emphasis in the right places and had a smooth delivery. The only opinion of his that was clear was his intense dislike for Barbara Walters.

You're post is accurate but if there was anyone like Jennings today... that's what I would watch.

We are lacking across the board in qualified news anchors and journalists. I expect people to have biases. That’s human nature. But in the case of news if you make a statement from your own bias then just qualify it by that. I’d take that even. Both sides are guilty.

 

[volinbham]

And it keeps working.

I'm dealing with facts that have been revealed. Your ignoring them to fit your agenda speaks volumes about your receptivity to propaganda.

 

[MG1968]

In my opinion, the best news anchor of my lifetime (I'm 44) was Peter Jennings of ABC (he died in 2005). He combined his own personal flare with a matter of fact approach. Whatever commentary he provided was mostly just common sense. I'm sure he had his biases but they were hard to detect. He placed emphasis in the right places and had a smooth delivery. The only opinion of his that was clear was his intense dislike for Barbara Walters.

You're post is accurate but if there was anyone like Jennings today... that's what I would watch.

Or Tim Russert.

 

[1972 Grad]

In my opinion, the best news anchor of my lifetime (I'm 44) was Peter Jennings of ABC (he died in 2005). He combined his own personal flare with a matter of fact approach. Whatever commentary he provided was mostly just common sense. I'm sure he had his biases but they were hard to detect. He placed emphasis in the right places and had a smooth delivery. The only opinion of his that was clear was his intense dislike for Barbara Walters.

You're post is accurate but if there was anyone like Jennings today... that's what I would watch.

Wasn't Jennings a Canadian?

 

[AM64]

What, did like 20 out of 200 or so local Sinclair stations read the script to denounce and have warnings for fake news? Not like it was forced, or am I missing something? I recall something being said where I live by a local station, and it came across as very truthful and balanced... and they said where to go to report misinformation, to let them know if they've got something wrong.

Sinclair says it produced the spots to express concern about the spread of such false media reports such as the "Pope Endorses Trump" fake news story and the "Pizzagate" conspiracy story, both of which emerged just before the 2016 presidential election and can have "potentially dangerous consequences, said Scott Livingston, Sinclair's senior vice president of news, in a statement sent to USA TODAY.

“It is ironic that we would be attacked for messages promoting our journalistic initiative for fair and objective reporting, and for specifically asking the public to hold our newsrooms accountable," he said. "Our local stations keep our audiences’ trust by staying focused on fact-based reporting and clearly identifying commentary.”

Many liberals have called out Sinclair for the same behavior that these promotions decry. The company got some attention in April for hiring Boris Epshteyn, a special assistant to President Trump, as a chief political analyst. His "Bottom Line with Boris" commentary segments, which appear across Sinclair's network of stations, are often attacked as misinformation that touts a pro-Trump agenda.

Sinclair has been criticized in the past for giving favorable coverage to then-Republican presidential candidate Trump. The broadcaster has said in the past that it offered similar coverage opportunities to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

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In case anybody missed it, the MSM has effectively been a campaign tool for the Dims in every recent presidential election. A constant barrage of complimentary coverage for Dims and constant coverage of negativity for the GOP. Friendly coverage for protesters and mocking coverage for Trump and advocates trying to be heard.

Maybe the Dims and most of the MSM just don't like someone proposing "fair and balanced" with respect to news reports for fear of cramping their style.

 

[AM64]

It's up to the news makers to make better news. :idea: :question:

Hmmmm. Define "better".

 

[82_VOL_83]

When an owner forces stations to read propaganda, word for word, we are in uncharted waters. Some sort of action is necessary to prevent it. Right or left.

You are reading off the wrong charts. CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, etc. have been charting this for years.

 

[TN Ribs]

And also in the majority based on their ratings. But I guess the majority is wrong and CNN and MSNBC are the sooth sayers. Lol.

Ratings are measured quantitatively not qualitatively. Huge difference. The Lowest Common Denominator Syndrome is alive an well.

 

[TN Ribs]

If their audience is the most misinformed audience in the nation, it is not by much.

I'm not a conservative but I am not far left, either. I think Trump is pretty worthless, and I thought Obama was too. I don't care about party games, aside from the fact that I would love to see them disappear.

That said, I have friends on both sides of the aisle, some pretty far left and some pretty far right. In both groups there seems to be equal representation of being misinformed and being misinformed due to either getting their news from CNN/MSNBC or FOX/AM Radio.

To act like one of these groups is significantly more far gone than the other is to be absolutely misinformed.

I am simply referencing a study that has been posted on VN many times - I believe it was done by Business Insider. Their conclusion was that people who watch Fox News are less informed than people that watch no news at all.