tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018326301857129704.post8987773494174695773..comments2012-08-17T09:20:20.425-07:00Comments on Rants and Ravings: Random Presidential Race Rant (Casting In With...)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180529729656802396noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018326301857129704.post-8587001225846130722012-07-25T14:27:41.773-07:002012-07-25T14:27:41.773-07:00I'll concede the point concerning Dodd-Frank/G...I'll concede the point concerning Dodd-Frank/Goldman Sachs. Hopefully, he'll get another four years. Presidents are typically more aggressive and brazen in their second term.<br /><br />I realize MSNBC exist as a counterpoint to the right's propaganda machine, and in this it serves a necessary function. My problems with the media involve CNN and Foxnews to a greater degree than NPR, PBS and the network reporters (CNN for its sheer amateurism and affinity for public interest pieces, and Foxnews for being utterly batshit). <br /><br />I take issue with the fact that these major news networks are the primary battlefield for the presidential campaigns, but by failing to give the viewers a accurate portrayal of both candidates, they do the American people a disservice. The pundits and "anchors" have become nearly indistinguishable from one another. Opinion is often treated as fact. Understandably, if I want news I could chose a source with a decent hard news aesthetic, but the majority of Americans do not think this way.Perhaps, I'd be happier if the "info" they shared would come with some sort of disclaimer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180529729656802396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018326301857129704.post-58484227559463479532012-07-25T13:17:09.166-07:002012-07-25T13:17:09.166-07:00Michael
I have to disagree a little bit.
After th...Michael<br />I have to disagree a little bit.<br /><br />After the passage of Dodd-Frank,Goldman Sachs and Wall Street are no longer supporting Obama and the Democrats.<br /><br />MSNBC is guilty of spewing "talking points" in the guise of news... MSNBC is mostly a counterweight to Fox News, and which is an arm of the Republican Party. True,MSNBC, breaks down the Romney talking points that night and discusses how to counter that. ... If you want actual news, NPR,PBS and the network news is still available...CNN goes overboard to their decrement in trying to remain neutral.... The politicians have to be challenged not allow disprove their talking points to no end...IMOMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018326301857129704.post-25417672199286627122012-07-25T11:20:43.831-07:002012-07-25T11:20:43.831-07:00Unfortunately, that's sometimes not the case. ...Unfortunately, that's sometimes not the case. I have a few friends, who are articulate, educated, and rational, yet still insist Obama is a socialist. Granted, most of these friends are Libertarian. Honestly, I think it all boils down to education. Critical thinking skills are not widely taught in US public schools. If you've ever had to deal with writing a research paper using MLA format, you know what I'm talking about.<br /><br />Also,MSNBC is guilty of spewing "talking points" in the guise of news. If I considered CNN a news station, I would say they're heavily biased as well. Average Americans are at the mercy of a press dedicated to ratings and sales, rather than fact and integrity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180529729656802396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018326301857129704.post-68868010368508725102012-07-25T05:27:15.814-07:002012-07-25T05:27:15.814-07:00Michael, the folks who insist on callin g Presiden...Michael, the folks who insist on callin g President Obama a socialist, or a nazi or worse don't read books or newspapers. They listen to talk radio and FOX News almost 24/7. They are fed a steady diet of talking points, and the fact is this-->you only have to hear something repeated 17 times to believe it is true. <br /><br />It's just that simple.Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.com