As of late, my time has been consumed by the healthcare debate. One other major issue I find appalling and unconscionable is our media. First, I don't think they have the professionalism and unbias objectivity they once had. Back in the day, journalist and news reporters would report the news. Today, they create and spin the news.
I would like everyone to read the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics:
Preamble
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy.The duty of the journalists to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account on events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility. Members of the society share a dedication to ethical behavior and adopt the code to declare the society's principles and standards of practice.
Seek Truth and Report it
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Minimize Harm
Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect.
Act Independently
Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know.
Be Accountable
Journalists are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers and each other.
I'm not going to make jokes and call today's journalists hypocrites and liberal. We know the answer. The "mainstream media" sold out to the liberal left a long time ago. That is not a secret by any means. They in part, got President Obama elected. However, because of this persuasion, I believe this is why they have lost so much market share. If you question this, please watch ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. See which one tries to be fair and balanced. Fox News ratings are far superior to any other news programming mentioned. Also, talk radio is skyrocketing to stratosphere levels. Why do you think the government is romancing the "Fairness Doctrine" again. Talk radio is a tremendous conservative influence for the American people. Our unrepresenting representatives are non-existent and docile compared to the talk radio hosts. The average American conservative flocks to those who represent their views and ideas. Hey Senators and Congressmen, take a memo! The government would eliminate a huge headache implementing the fairness doctrine. Radio stations would be forced to allow an equal amount of liberal radio time. That would put them out of business. (I.E. Air America = Bankrupt) Let's discuss print media... How many newspapers have gone out of business in the last 3 years? Citizens are educated and know when they are being duped. Last week, I was staying at a hotel on business and I was skimming the newspaper and realized that what they said above the fold was basically retracted in the last two paragraphs on a different back page. I believe that the papers realize most people don't read the whole story. I'm sure that isn't the case in all newspapers. (I do like the classifieds) But that reinforced why I don't subscribe or read any newspapers except for WSJ and Financial Times. Side note: I do use all media for research.
A couple of examples of media bias:
Black Panthers with batons in front of Philadelphia polling station.
University of Pennsylvania student reporting
Fox News reporting
CNN reporting on protesters with legal guns at Obama speech in Phoenix.
I couldn't find any other major networks covering the Philly story. I could have missed one. Why didn't anyone else cover the Philly situation besides Fox News and a University of PA student? Wasn't it newsworthy? Fox and others were at the Phoenix speech along with CNN. I guess the Phoenix protesters makes better press. Today, Robert Gibbs, WH Press Secretary (Family Guy) at his daily press conference stated that the email debacle has morphed into something new. The real question is since the White House (David Axelrod) send unsolicited emails to citizens without permission, which is a federal offense, has not received any attention at all except from Major Garrett of Fox News. Different scenario: Carl Rove of the Bush White House, did the same exact thing, the media would be calling for his resignation and his life. Unfortunately, I don't see anything changing any time soon. The young adults graduating with a degree in journalism have been indoctrinated into a very "liberal theatre of thought." In closing, another way of looking at this market with less newspapers, we will cut down less trees. However, I feel sorry for the many employees of those companies that will be in the bread line. "Always love your country, but never trust your government."
References:
Youtube
CNN.com
Society of Professional Journalists
Reportercaps.com
Fox News
University of Pennsylvania
Newsflash:
Healthcare Co-Ops are a Trojan horse that will metasticize into a government run healthcare program. A Public Option in disguise.
With Respect:
Robert Novak (1931-2009) "Prince of Darkness" A syndicated columnist, journalist, conservative political commentator and author. He was one of the best. He was a force to be reckoned with. He will be missed.
Quote of the day:
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
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