I think you are very wrong here. Since their form of entertainment is normally making fun of politics and the news coverage thereof, it may be more hidden. But I'd say the Daily Show does in fact a fairly noticeable Left Wing bias.zHellas said:
Fox = Fair and Rational?
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This belongs in the Religion and Politics section. PM a mod to ask them to move it.xXAsherahXx said:
I am glad that is your take on things, though I would have to ask what you would consider 'proof' of a bias? Show a clip where they were harsh of a Republican? I'm sure you could show another clip of the same of a Democrat. Even if I showed there were more fun poked at Conservatives, obviously it could just be there is more fun to be poked at.zHellas said:May I please have some proof, sir?Zechnophobe said:
(Sorry, I just like answering in silly ways. But seriously, may I have some proof?)
I think though, that the best I can do is to point out that Stephen Colbert didn't break from the Daily Show to make a spoof of Kieth Olberman (spelling?). While this isn't 'The Daily Show' per se, it is the same group of people, and it is a strong satirization of the style of media done by Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly.
As I've said in other similar threads:
Reporting on Obamas, and I quote verbitim, "terrorist fist jab" justifies all criticism of Fox ever. EVER.
Reporting on Obamas, and I quote verbitim, "terrorist fist jab" justifies all criticism of Fox ever. EVER.
It actually has developed more into a left leaning news program because of Colbert with attempts to cover the whole spectrum and not be so single minded. And while he does stay rather central, it has been rather easy to pick on Republicans as of late with the whole tea party rise in fame.zHellas said:May I please have some proof, sir?Zechnophobe said:
(Sorry, I just like answering in silly ways
OT: Actually, Fox News is reported as being more fair than MSNBC. CNN is still closer to the middle when it comes to shows, but Anderson Cooper is a Democrat along with Larry King so their nightly segments tend to flow that way.
And before you ask, Fox News being more balanced than MSNBC proof:
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20101104_Stu_Bykofsky__Olbermann_fair__O_Reilly_balanced__What_we_found.html?page=1&c=y
Fox News Network should be sued for false advertising. It's not news, it's pure propaganda fear mongering.
Are you sure you linked the right story? All I got from that article was a reaffirmation that Fox is more balanced than MSNBC.KEM10 said:It actually has developed more into a left leaning news program because of Colbert with attempts to cover the whole spectrum and not be so single minded. And while he does stay rather central, it has been rather easy to pick on Republicans as of late with the whole tea party rise in fame.zHellas said:May I please have some proof, sir?Zechnophobe said:
(Sorry, I just like answering in silly ways
OT: Actually, Fox News is reported as being more fair than MSNBC. CNN is still closer to the middle when it comes to shows, but Anderson Cooper is a Democrat along with Larry King so their nightly segments tend to flow that way.
And before you ask, Fox News being more balanced than MSNBC proof:
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20101104_Stu_Bykofsky__Olbermann_fair__O_Reilly_balanced__What_we_found.html?page=1&c=y
"Here are the totals for the week:
The O'Reilly Factor" welcomed 20 guests from the right, 11 from the left and seven who were neutral. Left and neutral voices combined almost equaled those from the right. Countdown with Keith Olbermann" had 20 guests from the left, two neutral and not a single voice from the right. Zero voices of dissent."
"When it comes to their sources of news, too many Americans live in "silos," protected from contrary views. We'd do better, learn a bit more, by listening to some opposing ideas. You get that from Fox's O'Reilly, not MSNBC's Olbermann."
I'm perfectly fine with with hearing/seeing idea's I don't agree with. I just don't like the Fox model. It seems very dishonest, manipulative of employees and aggressive. Outfoxed opened my eyes to how the network runs.[footnote]Not that I watched Fox news before I saw that film anyway.[/footnote]uchi mata said:
Well there was that Mass Effect thing, totally equal debate, the clip on extra credits I saw recently and Bill O'Reily suggesting that two kids abducted by sex offenders and abused for a year would've had a good time "No school, play all day" I believe was the quote.MoeTheMonk said:
Both those debates only had people from the opposing sides so that the host would twist their words to suggest something immoral. I've also seen the charming Mr. O'Reily disconnect people that disagreed with him. Yeah, I've watched it once or twice
If Fox= fair and whatever that other word was
then The crusades= acts of kindness
the inquistion= a civil rights movement
Imperialism=the promotion of local cultures
and John Stewart=The farthest right person you will ever see EVER. he's so damn far right he hunts commies and liberals at night.
That is if Fox=fair and that other word
then The crusades= acts of kindness
the inquistion= a civil rights movement
Imperialism=the promotion of local cultures
and John Stewart=The farthest right person you will ever see EVER. he's so damn far right he hunts commies and liberals at night.
That is if Fox=fair and that other word
They're complete idiots. The Mass Effect thing, canceling Firefly, plus who knows what else they've done that I don't know about or don't remember.
I said that once. And then all my friends said "constitutional rights" Plus a while ago Fox said that the only parts of its programming that is actuall news is (essentially) the parts no one watches. Beck, O'riely and those people are not actual reporters. I mean I'm not supporting Fox here just pointing out the factsDuctTapeJedi said: