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Comment on more on obama vs. fox by Alyson

Alyson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:41:52 +0000

I found this clip to be quite amusing. I fully appreciate the Daily Show’s comical spin on political issues. However, I do think the “War on Fox” is something that needs to be taken seriously. Although many view Fox as a biased channel – Fox itself admits to running twice as many hours of opiniated programs as it does news – Obama’s decision to ban Fox from the White House, I think, was a poor choice and will inevitably end up damaging his image and popularity with the people. For every right-leaning comment Fox makes, MSNBC and other sources make an equally left-leaning comment. I think this has become part of the media environment of today because of such niche markets in regard to political ideologies.

I also think, though I know many would strongly disagree, that the banning of Fox shows a character weakness in President Obama. Every president must endure the scrutiny presented by the media as part of their job because it is part of the job of journalists to report on issues from alternative perspectives while providing balanced and truthful accounts of events. The best counter-example to Obama’s decision to “war with Fox” can be seen during the Bush Administration. It is clear that Bush was attacked repeatedly by several news organizations for many decisions that at one time had significant amounts of public support. Although the criticism was ever present, he did nothing to silence or censor news organizations from providing alternative accounts of the issues at hand.

Comment on tiger woods and the publicity machine by Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:40:25 +0000

I’m not the type to follow entertainment news but you have to keep in mind that if you work for a newspaper a lot of your community does give a hoot about celebrities.

For the record though I do share your disappointment in Americans that so many care about celebrities enough to make it into the news. I always find it annoying when an article on a devastating tsunami is right under one about Britney Spears.

Comment on tiger woods and the publicity machine by James

James — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:57:36 +0000

I realize you’re posting this as an example of how the public responds to scandal, but I still feel compelled to say: who gives a sh*t?

If he had backed out of his driveway over a child, an American flag, the president and a bald eagle, then the public could weigh in with some concern. But as it is, this is just another example of why a large chunk of news sucks.

Comment on Dobbs out at “opinion-free” CNN by James

James — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:42:46 +0000

http://www.journalism.org/numbers_report/lou_dobbs_difference

Comment on tiger woods and the publicity machine by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:35:25 +0000

This story fascinates me. Why would he jeopardize his reputation and not come forward? Unless it is a legitimately worse situation, like drinking and driving? I’m glad the media is pressuring him. Someone needs to hold celebrities accountable.

Comment on Obama’s Chinese reception by Fatema

Fatema — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:01:47 +0000

I think the Chinese are okay in screening the time of info that leaks about them. They are just acting as their own public relations team. Alls governments have some form of “official” press control.

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God & Darwin followup « press conference — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:33 +0000

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Comment on case teaching by Carson Chavana

Carson Chavana — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:20 +0000

I’ve actually subconsciously found myself finding comparisons with the stories I read in the Times and past case studies as well. However, instead of just merely realizing that the topics of the stories relate, such as the aforementioned connection with the 2000 election with McCain and today’s first page story about Mayor Bloomberg’s election, I try to imagine how the reporters are strategizing and formatting their stories. Though the case studies obviously offer us the advantage of going “behind the scenes,” I have find that I have formed a new habit of imaging what the story behind the actual reported story is.

Comment on dan rather in austin by Ben Briones

Ben Briones — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:29:17 +0000

I really enjoyed his lecture.

Comment on Obama vs. Fox by Nicholas Huggins

Nicholas Huggins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:01:56 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcUPLk2EG9U

Here is a great example of what some people think of Fox news. The people who watch fox news are Loyal loyal loyal loyal!