Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left


	Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left

creepysleepy

11-6-2007 9:13 AM

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msnbc, politics, cable, news, olbermann, ratings, tv, stupid

creepysleepy says:

This is bound to happen - the news is just entertainment, like everything else on TV. Fox isn't evil for being 'conservative,' any more than MSNBC is evil for now leaning 'left.' They're not to be trusted, and they're all in it for a buck. Just like you.

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11-7-2007 9:25 PM

pokkets

They just work out what strategy can give the executives the highest take home pay. Politics is incidental. The media has High profile outlets that are absolutely mercenary and they take no prisoners
There are no doubt honest journalists, but to speak the truth during times of oppression can be life threatening.

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