When I was younger I pretty much trusted the media in general as a device to get the truth out to the public. I was skeptical of the targets of the news, but not those presenting the news to the people.
I felt a noticeable change in my perception of those presenting the news when Obama was chosen as the DNC candidate for POTUS. That was when I the curtain dropped for me and began to see just how biased and selective the news was. It's been all downhill since. I really don't trust any of the right now. Sure, Fox is more in line with my beliefs, but I know I'm getting a version of the news tailored to those beliefs. The truth is in the news is bits and pieces, but it has become a chore to separate the truth from spin and get a complete picture of almost any news item other than basic local crime stories.
The internet has given us an exponential jump in the ability to share information, yet we seem to be less aware of the truth because of it.
What is your level of trust in the U.S. news media?
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PartyOf5
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TheReal_ND
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
If you still get your news from a bunch of jews on TV or blue check marks you a fucking moron.
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clubgop
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
PartyOf5 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:31 amWhen I was younger I pretty much trusted the media in general as a device to get the truth out to the public. I was skeptical of the targets of the news, but not those presenting the news to the people.
I felt a noticeable change in my perception of those presenting the news when Obama was chosen as the DNC candidate for POTUS. That was when I the curtain dropped for me and began to see just how biased and selective the news was. It's been all downhill since. I really don't trust any of the right now. Sure, Fox is more in line with my beliefs, but I know I'm getting a version of the news tailored to those beliefs. The truth is in the news is bits and pieces, but it has become a chore to separate the truth from spin and get a complete picture of almost any news item other than basic local crime stories.
The internet has given us an exponential jump in the ability to share information, yet we seem to be less aware of the truth because of it.
I am guessing you mean News media and not "New" media.
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Hastur
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
I still "get my news" from the media. I just don't trust what they are telling me. When the US droned the Iranian general and Iran shot down the plane I heard it first on the news. Then I can go online and get the details. I will completely ignore the commentary, analysis, and predictions coming from the news models on the MSM.
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
I don’t use them for anything but the weather - and they’re usually wrong.
I disagree that we’re ‘less aware’ though. I think most people below a certain age are more informed than ever.
I disagree that we’re ‘less aware’ though. I think most people below a certain age are more informed than ever.
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PartyOf5
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
They have much more information, but how much of it is truth? More informed is not always better informed. Just look at YT. I can query "How to replace the alternator on X model car" and get multiple solutions. Some will go by the first video they see, but it may not be the correct way to do it.SuburbanFarmer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:46 amI think most people below a certain age are more informed than ever.
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The Conservative
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
Trust is earned, not given... and they lost my trust a long time ago.
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
You lost my trust when you put your hand on my thigh and started moving it closer and closer to my dick. I'm not going to just fuck some guy I barely know.The Conservative wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:37 pmTrust is earned, not given... and they lost my trust a long time ago.
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The Conservative
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
Stop dreaming about things that will never have happen to you.heydaralon wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:09 pmYou lost my trust when you put your hand on my thigh and started moving it closer and closer to my dick. I'm not going to just fuck some guy I barely know.The Conservative wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:37 pmTrust is earned, not given... and they lost my trust a long time ago.
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PartyOf5
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Re: What is your level of trust in the U.S. new media?
What better way to get to know them?heydaralon wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:09 pmYou lost my trust when you put your hand on my thigh and started moving it closer and closer to my dick. I'm not going to just fuck some guy I barely know.The Conservative wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:37 pmTrust is earned, not given... and they lost my trust a long time ago.
