Not according to the Center for Media and Public Affairs, which is a Nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization in Washington, DC, conducting scientific studies of the news and entertainment media.
According to a recent study, "Comments made by sources, voters, reporters and anchors that aired on ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts over the past two months reflected positively on Obama in 65 percent of cases, compared to 31 percent of cases with regards to McCain..."
"Meanwhile...Fox News Channel's "Special Report" with Brit Hume showed more balance than any of the network broadcasters..."
So for all those naysayers who claim that there is no media bias, or that claim Fox is so "slanted", here you go.
The article can be found in its entirety HERE
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~Thomas Jefferson
I'd be surprised if there's anyone that actually says there is no media bias. The press is free, not fair.
Everyone knows the press is biased. It's evident even in the fact that they focus on two candidates, leaving all third-party runners in the dark. And there may be one program on FOX that gives equal coverage, but how about the many others which feature clearly biased anchormen or what have you.
I find that Reuters and Al Jazeera are the closest you'll get to balanced news sources, but even then it's questionable.
Yeah, there's always going to be bias in the media.
No surpise, though, that a program on Fox News was ranked the most balanced. Lol, there's probably going to be some dumbasses out there who will post that the Center for Media and Public Affairs is right-wing for their accurate results of their study.
At 11/1/08 01:30 AM, Chavic wrote: So for all those naysayers who claim that there is no media bias, or that claim Fox is so "slanted", here you go.
Yet it is. For most people who don't get cable that rely on Dish Networks. The initial package most of the time leaves out MSNBC. I had a friend that had to up his package to regain MSNBC when the package changed for some reason, while CNN and Faux stayed the same. Every media outlet is biased. But the question is, which one loads the most outlandish bullshit on you? That would be Fixed News. It would be different if Democrats and other Independents gave the Faux more ammo to work with than the GOP be do, but they don't.
The allure of Fixed News pretty much lies in whoever screams the loudest wins, followed up who can make the most outlandish, hypocritical shit and call it news. Hannity, Ann Coulter, Karl Rove and Bill O'Reilly. This may seem crazy to you really, but what "News" network you know that has enough power to get a person to change what he'd say?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/31 /eagleburger-tries-to-walk_n_139842.html
What grown man goes back on his word because of a News Network. He turned bitch real quick. And in case you don't know his name well, it's one of the people McCain mentions often.
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Its funny how I have a nonpartisan study that shows Fox as one of the most balanced News stations, but you claim differently and have no proof.
Notice also that I said one of the most balanced. I'm not saying that it is the most balanced or it is perfectly balanced, but at least it attempts to be fair. And because you don't agree with it, you deride it.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
~Thomas Jefferson
Umm, Mast3rmind, what is Faux and Fixed News??? I'm pretty sure those two things don't exist. I know for sure that there is Fox News, but I believe that there is no Faux or Fixed News.
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At 11/1/08 02:20 AM, Chavic wrote: Its funny how I have a nonpartisan study that shows Fox as one of the most balanced News stations, but you claim differently and have no proof.
An individual always have a different opinion. Proof isn't needed.
Notice also that I said one of the most balanced. I'm not saying that it is the most balanced or it is perfectly balanced, but at least it attempts to be fair. And because you don't agree with it, you deride it.
I've watched all shows. Not everyone has the same opinion. Same would be go if someone posted showing a different news network otherwise.
At 11/1/08 02:25 AM, AbstractPathologist wrote: Umm, Mast3rmind, what is Faux and Fixed News??? I'm pretty sure those two things don't exist. I know for sure that there is Fox News, but I believe that there is no Faux or Fixed News.
Pet names. Although kind of ironic seeing as you have Family Guy one of the most Liberal shows running under the same network.
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mastermind or whatever i don't know i acidently deleted the writing said this:
Faux Fixed News Faux Fixed
would you just say fox alreadY? good christ!
you're acting like the word "fox" can't touch your godly lips without it burning the sheen from them.
JUST. SAY. FOX.
FOX.
F-O-X FOX.
IS THIS GETTING TO YOU? F-O-X, FOX, NOT FAUX OR FIXED, FOX.
anyway yeah, in the face of political facts people will sometimes make excues, like my friend here, whom i shall now call "fuax-fixed-mind"
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At 11/1/08 02:40 AM, Mast3rMind wrote: An individual always have a different opinion. Proof isn't needed.
Yes, it is. You are making a claim (that Fox News is biased), and therefore the onus is on you to provide support for it.
I've watched all shows.
Omniscient, are we?
Not everyone has the same opinion. Same would be go if someone posted showing a different news network otherwise.
All that proves is that bias is relative.
Pet names. Although kind of ironic seeing as you have Family Guy one of the most Liberal shows running under the same network.
Proof of balance? In my network? It's more likely than you think.
All media has a bias. That bias is "what ever gives them ratings"
I say never trust everything the news says, and dont trust one source.
I said it before, and I'll say it again: the only way Fox News can be equal is because the sheer amount of conservative bias it pumps into its "news" balances out the little bit of liberal spin found in other stations.
When all else fails, blame the casuals!
At 11/1/08 06:06 AM, homor wrote: you're acting like the word "fox" can't touch your godly lips without it burning the sheen from them.
This is the internet, remember that I'm actually typing. Not speaking.
JUST. SAY. FOX.
FOX.
F-O-X FOX.
IS THIS GETTING TO YOU? F-O-X, FOX, NOT FAUX OR FIXED, FOX.
Why so serious?
At 11/1/08 08:44 AM, dySWN wrote: Yes, it is. You are making a claim (that Fox News is biased), and therefore the onus is on you to provide support for it.
SadisticMonkey posted the proof before I did. Check the early posts and learn something.
Proof of balance? In my network? It's more likely than you think.
Of course since the other one isn't for news.
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At 11/1/08 11:25 AM, Mast3rMind wrote: Why so serious?
This is the politics forum. Don't like it, leave.
SadisticMonkey posted the proof before I did. Check the early posts and learn something.
For one your not SadisticMonkey, and two statistics > youtube.
Wut?
What grown man goes back on his word because of a News Network.
"I can no more disown Reverend Wright than I can disown the black community"
He turned bitch real quick. And in case you don't know his name well, it's one of the people McCain mentions often.
"That one"?
Yeah he's a real stand-up guy, consistant, upfront, transparent.
lol McCain has actually done something as a legislator, even if that something WAS reaching across the aisle to bone the average American. McCain works well with democrats. Obama works well with euphoric minority crowds and guilt-ridden white women.
I'm not making race an issue, Obama is.
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At 11/1/08 11:27 AM, SuperDeagle wrote: This is the politics forum. Don't like it, leave.
I was actually being sarcastic using a certain reference. Sad you didn't catch it.
For one your not SadisticMonkey, and two statistics > youtube.
The vids are right there. Give it a shot.
At 11/1/08 11:31 AM, LazyDrunk wrote: I'm not making race an issue, Obama is.
Question, was this for a different thread? Because it doesn't quite shadow the topic of media bias.
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it's a fact that many people who say FOX is biased...
...haven't actually watched it.
At 11/1/08 01:30 AM, Chavic wrote: Not according to the Center for Media and Public Affairs, which is a Nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization in Washington, DC, conducting scientific studies of the news and entertainment media.
Center for Media and Public Affairs is self-proclaimed nonpartisan, but it recieves funding primarily from conservative sources, and has been critized by other watchdog groups and media sources.
I am the greatest person that ever lived. According to your logic, because I said that about myself it is now true.
According to a recent study, "Comments made by sources, voters, reporters and anchors that aired on ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts over the past two months reflected positively on Obama in 65 percent of cases, compared to 31 percent of cases with regards to McCain..."
"Reflected positively" is completely relative. It's not like at the end of each report they go, "Obama rules!" or "McCain rules!", thus whenever a report is positive or negative is completely subjective. I watch Fox and see massive bias, but you may watch Fox and see none. As I said, it's completely subjective.
"Meanwhile...Fox News Channel's "Special Report" with Brit Hume showed more balance than any of the network broadcasters..."
So for all those naysayers who claim that there is no media bias, or that claim Fox is so "slanted", here you go.
The article can be found in its entirety HERE
I don't think anyone is claiming there is no media bias. I just don't think there is some overwhelming left-wing bias. I see left-wing bias in some sources (ex. MSNBC) and right-wing bias in others (ex.FOX). Bias exists, but it's not only in one direction.
Freedom is always the freedom of dissenters. -Rosa Luxemburg
Ignorance is the root of all evil. -Molly Ivins
This is all I ask.
At 11/1/08 11:45 AM, Mast3rMind wrote:At 11/1/08 11:27 AM, SuperDeagle wrote: This is the politics forum. Don't like it, leave.I was actually being sarcastic using a certain reference. Sad you didn't catch it.
Oh I got it, and it's quite a pitiful use of sarcasm if you could even call it that.
The vids are right there. Give it a shot.
Way to ignore the point.
Wut?
At 11/1/08 12:22 PM, SuperDeagle wrote: Oh I got it, and it's quite a pitiful use of sarcasm if you could even call it that.
Why, thank you.
Way to ignore the point.
Moot as mentioned above you post. And thank you.
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I am the greatest person that ever lived.
I believe Muhammed Ali was the greatest if I am not mistaken.
I wonder how many more of these statistics need to prove that point before we're able to post a FOX news article on this forum, like we can with EVERY other network.
At 11/1/08 02:20 AM, Chavic wrote: Its funny how I have a nonpartisan study that shows Fox as one of the most balanced News stations, but you claim differently and have no proof.
Notice also that I said one of the most balanced. I'm not saying that it is the most balanced or it is perfectly balanced, but at least it attempts to be fair. And because you don't agree with it, you deride it.
Does this just look at the amount of positive/negative information about each candidate/party, or does it go to the level of positivity and negativity. Yes I've seen both positive and negative things about both candidates on Fox, but the level of positivity towards McCain is nowhere near the level of Obama, and the same is true that the level of negativity towards Obama is nowhere near McCain's level.
It's like saying:
Today Obama donated 20 dollars to charity, while McCain rescured 10 orphans from a burning orphanage on his way to donate 2000000 dollars to charity.
Today, McCain stubbed his toe and cursed, while Obama funded terrorism.
Technically both candidates were given equal positive and negative time amounts, but the levels are totally different.
At 11/1/08 02:22 PM, ReiperX wrote:
Does this just look at the amount of positive/negative information about each candidate/party, or does it go to the level of positivity and negativity. Yes I've seen both positive and negative things about both candidates on Fox, but the level of positivity towards McCain is nowhere near the level of Obama, and the same is true that the level of negativity towards Obama is nowhere near McCain's level.
Omg, how many excuses can you people come up with?
Person 1: "FOX news is ranked better than the others." *shows statistics*
Person 2: "But we need positive/negative comparisons!"
Person 1: "Here you go *linky*"
Person 2: "But we need to know how positive and how negative!"
For crying out loud already...
Memorize: Let it go, man. Some people have a bad case of Fox Derangement Syndrome, which causes them to be stupid.
bias is a relative term judging from where you yourself stand on issues that demonstrate any judgment or morality.
a small bias exists naturally just on the level that a person had to digest the information to simply report it.
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At 11/1/08 12:02 PM, Saruman200 wrote:
Center for Media and Public Affairs is self-proclaimed nonpartisan, but it recieves funding primarily from conservative sources, and has been critized by other watchdog groups and media sources.
Nice try but the "media watchdog" Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR), is itself under criticism for its partisan views and for focuses on the bias of right wing media over the bias of left wing media.
(wow I can use Wikipedia too!!!)
I'm certainly not claiming that FOX has no bias, as some of you make out. Merely being human implies some bias because we are subjective beings.
I'm just showing with published studies that FOX is, in fact, one of the LEAST biased news stations.
But continue to ignore fact and reason, you're good at it.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
~Thomas Jefferson
At 11/1/08 03:48 PM, Chavic wrote: I'm certainly not claiming that FOX has no bias, as some of you make out. Merely being human implies some bias because we are subjective beings.
I'm just showing with published studies that FOX is, in fact, one of the LEAST biased news stations.
But continue to ignore fact and reason, you're good at it.
"I'm just showing with published studies that FOX is, in fact, one of the LEAST biased news stations"
cite that study... im piqued
Just ONE question.
If the tape that the L.A. times is holding onto had McCain on it instead of Obama who honestly believes they would sit on it?
TANSTAAFL.
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