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They absolutely do. They get things wrong sometimes. But by and large, they operate on journalistic principles and standards.
by jjeaff 6y ago
They absolutely do. They get things wrong sometimes. But by and large, they operate on journalistic principles and standards.
- the_optimist 6y agoThis is an unjustified statement, but also one that admits to tipping the scales upon mere convenience. "The full source material is what keeps journalism honest," said a man who is now in prison somewhere.
- billti 6y agoThey choose how to spin stories based on biases to the point where they are effectively reporting different "facts". The other week I posted the below, which are headlines for the same 3 stories on the same day from CNN and Fox, arguably 2 of the biggest "news" sources in the U.S. These headlines are effectively opinions with the aim of gaslighting their respective audience. It's not healthy. FOX: Trump touts historic stock market jump as Dow tops 'sacred number,' CNN: Dow tops 30,000 for the first time ever as Biden transition begins FOX: Biden's pick for national security adviser defended anti-Trump Steele dossier CNN: 'The team meets this moment:' Biden introduces top admin nominees FOX: Happy Thanksgiving! State relaxes gathering limits ahead of holiday CNN: Doctor fights back tears describing single day of heartbreaking losses
- jjeaff 6y agoNeither of those cable entertainment channels are what many would consider "journalism".