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CrispyQ

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4. The media is only as liberal as the conservative corporations that own it.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Wed Aug 30, 2023, 06:55 PM

Aug 2023

That's from a bumper sticker. But fellow DUer, gab13x13 points out how even MSNBC falls for right wing talking points.

> Fox News reports that Obama cheats at golf.

> CNN reports that it's inconclusive that Obama cheats at golf.

> MSNBC reports that Obama definitely doesn't cheat at golf.

All three are discussing right wing talking points.

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Why isn't there a MSABC or a MSCBS? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 OP

Wasn't the MS from Microsoft? AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2023 #1

True, but neither of the 2 major broadcasters followed in the focus of progressive issues? OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #2

They didn't have to balance out Lester Holt nt Shermann Aug 2023 #3

The media is only as liberal as the conservative corporations that own it. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #4

Comcast Corporation PAC Contributions Marcuse Aug 2023 #5