"The Clinton Media Machine"

JoeEllison said:
What are you talking about? The clear reality is that the mainstream media as a whole holds Democrats and Republicans to a different standard, one favoring Republicans. That's CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other so-called "liberal media" outlets. Critical of Democrats, incredibly compliant and cozy with Republicans.
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I guess that would explain this article:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/10/26/poll.congress/

The poll is a result of CNN's biased reporting, not because the Democrats in Congress are doing a lousy job.
 
ravdin said:
I guess that would explain this article:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/10/26/poll.congress/

The poll is a result of CNN's biased reporting, not because the Democrats in Congress are doing a lousy job.
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What are you talking about? Did I claim that this particular poll or CNN polls in general are biased? Or are you just going to make up a fake position for me instead of dealing with my actual position?
 
JoeEllison said:
What are you talking about? Did I claim that this particular poll or CNN polls in general are biased? Or are you just going to make up a fake position for me instead of dealing with my actual position?
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No, I have no wish to make up fake positions for you. You seem to be able to come up with positions just fine on your own. :)

I'm just pointing out my position that as much as I agree with your criticism of the GOP, I believe the Democrats are no better. A lot of people agree with me, apparently: even most registered Democrats are dissatisfied with their own party's performance after regaining control of Congress.
 
ravdin said:
I'm just pointing out my position that as much as I agree with your criticism of the GOP, I believe the Democrats are no better. A lot of people agree with me, apparently: even most registered Democrats are dissatisfied with their own party's performance after regaining control of Congress.
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That has somewhat to do with media bias, although the real issues with Democrats DO make them look bad, the media bias also help shape that negative opinion.

My point? I don't mind if you hate the Democrats based on an accurate understanding of the issues. If it is based on the nonsense that the media tends to spew, that's a whole other thing.
 
JoeEllison said:
What are you talking about? The clear reality is that the mainstream media as a whole holds Democrats and Republicans to a different standard, one favoring Republicans.
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"Clear reality?"

In whose world?

I've been watching political news coverage for about thirty years, and I don't see what you see. How narrow is the view on your telescope, Joe?

DR
 
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JoeEllison said:
I don't mind if you hate the Democrats based on an accurate understanding of the issues. If it is based on the nonsense that the media tends to spew, that's a whole other thing.
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Glad to hear it. I was concerned you might have fallen for one of my least favorite bits of woo: Republicans bad! Democrats good!
 
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