For most "news" that is fact based information I really don't worry too much about bias. For example, I recently learned that some "pings" have been detected that are potentially from MH370 from Fox News. After filtering through their "spin", I've been able to conclude that some "pings" have been detected that are potentially from MH370. I often land on Huffington Post for general news, but I usually am being sent their from other sources. I rarely finish a HP opinion piece without being tempted to smash my monitor.
For opinion pieces, I may go to some conservative sites, but also read articles that are linked on facebook from whatever my friends are sharing. These can be conservative or liberal.
I occasionally browse the BBC. And I used to visit "Pravada" from time to time.
I used to read the opinion articles in the NY Times. I used to even try to write the columnists to debate certain points or occasionally even agree with some points. I eventually gave up after seeing how deep their liberal bias is and realizing that my occasional emails are not going to be considered.
Originally posted by JS357I actually watch all sources of news, even Fox News. I may despise how biased and manically dedicated Fox is toward bashing anything non-conservative, but they occasionally offer a valid perspective I may not get anywhere else. In other, I watch Fox News, like I watch all news stations, which is with a grain of salt. (BTW...where the hell did that saying come from?)
Just curious, where do you go for news, what online sources, or radio, etc? Not for a specific issue, which is different, but for a general update? CNN? Fox? MSNBC? Google News? Other?
For commentary, however, I like watching the Daily Show. I know it's comedy/satire, but the goal of the show is to make inform viewers and make meaningful points in the process. John Stewart will even forgo trying to be funny if the point he trying to make warrants it, in favor getting the point across. Same with Bill Maher.
Originally posted by vivifyYou hit on a very real truth when you mention comedians. They may not in the strictest sense be journalists, but they aren't funny if their stuff doesn't ring true.
I actually watch all sources of news, even Fox News. I may despise how biased and manically dedicated Fox is toward bashing anything non-conservative, but they occasionally offer a valid perspective I may not get anywhere else. In other, I watch Fox News, like I watch all news stations, which is with a grain of salt. (BTW...where the hell did that saying co ...[text shortened]... e point he trying to make warrants it, in favor getting the point across. Same with Bill Maher.
I'm impressed by the defensiveness of people who admit to watching Fox, especially when of cable 24 hour news Fox is consistently the leader by a wide margin. I tend to watch Fox more for the commentary. The news is usually much the same on every outlet. A grain of salt - see http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/e21.html
Originally posted by JS357I hardly ever watch the evening news, too many visuals, besides I think most of it to be propaganda. I get the majority online, sometimes I listen to Michael Savage on the radio.
Just curious, where do you go for news, what online sources, or radio, etc? Not for a specific issue, which is different, but for a general update? CNN? Fox? MSNBC? Google News? Other?
Online sources...
Www.drudgereport.com
Www.wnd.com
Www.jpost.com
Www.debka.com
Www.harretz.com
Www.theguardian.com
I try to stay away from Fox, CNN, MSNBC.
Originally posted by JS357The question you should be asking is 'why do you go for news?'. What do you expect to get out of it? What do you think you currently get out of it? What are you really looking for?
Just curious, where do you go for news, what online sources, or radio, etc? Not for a specific issue, which is different, but for a general update? CNN? Fox? MSNBC? Google News? Other?
As for my own sources:
The Guardian newspaper.
Time Magazine.
The internet (usually specific searches for more information on a story, or news noticed in passing, I generally do not go to specifically News based sites on a regular basis looking for headlines).
I am however aware that News is largely entertainment and not really of real relevance to me. If I want to know what is really going on, something like the police crime statistics report (which I do occasionally get for my suburb) is much more accurate. I also watch a lot of Ted Talks.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSimilar to the subsidies given to PBS. That doesn't stop PBS from having an opinion, in fact it is nearly always pro-government, supporting its sugar daddy.
Because its funded by the public and is supposed to be a public body, we pay a television license fee whether we watch the BBC or not. Currently its £12.00 per month or $20.14.
Can you exclude it from your teli package and avoid paying? Of course not.