"lamestream" media, the "liberal media" and other bashing is code for "don't believe a thing they say — believe what I say." It's a brainwashing tool. That's not to say some — perhaps most — publications don't lean left or right. But if media bashing keeps people from reaching logical conclusions, it destroys free thought.


The sad truth: It's not the media — it's you.

In today's digital age, people have many options, and they select the news sources that speak to them. Those on the right who loved the lies, manipulation and scandal surrounding Hillary Clinton's private email server ignored stories by "the lamestream media" that tempered the accusations. They watched Fox News, where the anchors were aghast at each new email revelation.

But left-wingers are equally guilty: Many Democrats thought Clinton's email issue was a red herring – a mistake blown up to warp the minds of less-educated Americans – and they complained about the right-wing propaganda. However, they never watched Fox News to gauge the extent of the problem or see if, perhaps, facts existed heretofore unknown to them. They stuck to NPR or MSNBC for their left-leaning share of the "real" news.

We, the viewers, don't want unbiased coverage anymore. We want backup for our views, and with thousands of true, semi-true and bald-faced-lie sources to choose from, we don't have trouble finding it.

To cure polarization, people must read news from a variety of sources and constantly think: Is this writing biased? How does Fox News' angle differ from MSNBC's? Is it possible this is something I should consider? Should I Google it?

If we want to criticize the media, we should start by holding up a mirror.

from: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-media-bias-myword-112916-20161130-story.html

So is interacting with the same group of people over and over and over again, especially when the same questions and the same complaints get rehashed over and over and over again.


Or participate in the same forums everyday.


Other people make better mirrors.
Especially when you can get them to believe as you do and just reflect the bias that you want.

The effect is the same, whether you hold up a mirror to yourself, or just go to the same place with the same people, but the place with other people is more emotionally satisfying and you can feel a false sense of accomplishment.

Wow this is news. Why didn't we hear about this while Obama was president? This type of biased, fake news and outright lies was
was dished out daily to news media who eagerly gobbled it up as news.
Liberals only see it now because it doesn't fit their agenda.

whoever wrote that piece seems to be blaming everyone else instead of the media.. i don't the think media manipulation is my fault, i know they do these things to boost ratings... but this person wants everyone to believe they are the problem, not the media outlets...

yes.. not a peep about this the last 8 years...but now it " fits" how odd?

ironic assessment...

The op is a commentary on news sources and their perceived lean. There have been many such commentaries under each President during the digital age.

The op also clearly gives examples on both 'sides' as well. There is no lie because it is opinion(commentary) and it is not a liberal or conservative view.

Oh, so now it's a problem? Timing is everything.

Yes, it is and has been a problem now and before now.

But here and now is when it has been brought up for consideration for THIS group at THIS moment.

But let's continue to deflect from certain minglers questions or replies. Nothing to see here.