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Post by djAdvocate on May 17, 2013 10:47:59 GMT -5
Let's get off the subject of abortion and back to discussing the Gosnell case as it applies to liberal bias in the media. Further discussion of the matter of abortion will be deleted, no matter who posts them. mmhmm, Administrator I have been reading this thread with interest. Are you saying there is no liberal bias in the media as the thread is titled except for the discussion of Gosnell or any other limited subject ? i don't know what mmhmm is saying, but i say there is no liberal bias in the media.
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Post by mmhmm on May 17, 2013 11:01:22 GMT -5
What I'm saying is very simple: This WILL NOT become another abortion thread. See? Easy.
If you'd like me to resurrect one of the numerous threads on abortion and pin it to the top so you can bookmark it, I'll be happy to do so.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2013 12:20:01 GMT -5
What I'm saying is very simple: This WILL NOT become another abortion thread. See? Easy. If you'd like me to resurrect one of the numerous threads on abortion and pin it to the top so you can bookmark it, I'll be happy to do so. mmhmm, Administrator seeking Excedrin bottle The only reason I posted what I did in #67 was because I have had the unique experience of living for 20 years, a few miles northwest of Chicago ( A huge area of pro- abortion people). Now I live in one of the most conservative areas of the US (The North Arkansas bible belt) for 13 years. The media of the respective area's sells huge amounts of commercial time playing their bias to their respective audiences. Aside from that I don't really care either way on the hot button topic of abortion. Sorry about the headache.
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Post by mmhmm on May 17, 2013 12:56:21 GMT -5
No problem, jma! Getting a bit of the background, I can see where you're coming from. I've lived all over the world, and been exposed to all different sorts of cultures and belief systems. One thing I noticed: The press always, always, always played to their audience as much as they were allowed to do so (in countries where the press was ACTUALLY controlled by the government). That's exactly what we see here. They play to their audiences, which is, in effect, playing to the almighty dollar. It's not as much about liberal vs conservative bias. It's mostly about what makes them the most moolah. Pretty obvious, really.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2013 13:14:43 GMT -5
* Patience, I'll try again ... get off it! DO NOT target other posters with your snide comments. Either ignore those you don't like, or keep your opinion on that poster to yourself. - mmhmm, Administrator
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Post by Robert not Bobby on May 17, 2013 13:24:52 GMT -5
I don’t know…
Do any of you really believe there is some sort of conspiracy from the regular (or as some of you are fond of saying, “lame stream media”).
I just don’t see it. Besides, the lame stream media is owned by corporations, not little people who are on food stamps and 4th generation welfare recipients.
Everywhere I turn I have these ulta right wing nut jobs talking at me.
It’s all about the ratings kids.
You are all, well most of you, being played and are puppets…
Think for yourself.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 17, 2013 13:26:03 GMT -5
No, dj, they're not inextricable. Gosnell was found guilty of three counts of murder and sentenced to three consecutive life terms in prison. Abortions were taking place before he hit the scene and they'll be taking place after he's long gone. The title of this thread tells us what its subject is to be. It's in the Current Events forum. Neither of those subjects is the place for a discussion of attitudes toward abortion. That subject has already been done to death. If that's what you want to talk about, there are plenty of threads that are centered on that subject. You're welcome to find one and post on it there. This will NOT become yet another one. mmhmm, Administrator my personal preferences have little to do with what i post here. i find most subjects discussed here somewhat irritating, truthfully. and i aready said "whatever". no need to carry on about it.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 17, 2013 13:30:10 GMT -5
I don’t know… Do any of you really believe there is some sort of conspiracy from the regular (or as some of you are fond of saying, “lame stream media”). not unless you consider the fact that the commercial media is designed to sell products to those that can afford them a conspiracy.I just don’t see it. Besides, the lame stream media is owned by corporations, not little people who are on food stamps and 4th generation welfare recipients. Everywhere I turn I have these ulta right wing nut jobs talking at me. It’s all about the ratings kids. You are all, well most of you, being played and are puppets… Think for yourself. totally. it might actually be well to consider who the bias lie benefits, and why. THAT is worth discussing.
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Post by mmhmm on May 17, 2013 13:33:00 GMT -5
No, dj, they're not inextricable. Gosnell was found guilty of three counts of murder and sentenced to three consecutive life terms in prison. Abortions were taking place before he hit the scene and they'll be taking place after he's long gone. The title of this thread tells us what its subject is to be. It's in the Current Events forum. Neither of those subjects is the place for a discussion of attitudes toward abortion. That subject has already been done to death. If that's what you want to talk about, there are plenty of threads that are centered on that subject. You're welcome to find one and post on it there. This will NOT become yet another one. mmhmm, Administrator my personal preferences have little to do with what i post here. i find most subjects discussed here somewhat irritating, truthfully. and i aready said "whatever". no need to carry on about it. Ish. My bad. The "you" I used in the bolded part of my quoted post, dj, was a generic "you". It wasn't meant only for the "dj you".
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Post by djAdvocate on May 17, 2013 13:35:43 GMT -5
my personal preferences have little to do with what i post here. i find most subjects discussed here somewhat irritating, truthfully. and i aready said "whatever". no need to carry on about it. Ish. My bad. The "you" I used in the bolded part of my quoted post, dj, was a generic "you". It wasn't meant only for the "dj you". ah. nurse-speak. "is it time for our colonoscopy?"
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Post by mmhmm on May 17, 2013 13:37:37 GMT -5
ROFL! OMG, I hope not! I HATE those!
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on May 18, 2013 14:20:36 GMT -5
Let's get off the subject of abortion and back to discussing the Gosnell case as it applies to liberal bias in the media. Further discussion of the matter of abortion will be deleted, no matter who posts them. mmhmm, Administrator Actually, the topic is the Liberal Bias In The Media. And I was only answering a direct question.
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on May 18, 2013 14:22:43 GMT -5
If the "lamestream" media were simply good capitalists, they'd try to maintain something resembling credibility and build audience. They're actually very BAD capitalists. Their brand is tarnished, their product is not trusted, and their customer base is dwindling.
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Post by mmhmm on May 18, 2013 14:46:07 GMT -5
Let's get off the subject of abortion and back to discussing the Gosnell case as it applies to liberal bias in the media. Further discussion of the matter of abortion will be deleted, no matter who posts them. mmhmm, Administrator Actually, the topic is the Liberal Bias In The Media. And I was only answering a direct question. Sometimes, reading is required for comprehension, paul. I don't care what you were doing. This WILL NOT turn into a thread about abortion. mmhmm, Administrator
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Post by AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP on May 18, 2013 15:26:33 GMT -5
Actually, the topic is the Liberal Bias In The Media. And I was only answering a direct question. Sometimes, reading is required for comprehension, paul. I don't care what you were doing. This WILL NOT turn into a thread about abortion. mmhmm, Administrator Fair enough.
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Post by Robert not Bobby on May 18, 2013 15:31:19 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm a Liberal...what are you?
liberal adjective
1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
So, want is wrong with being a liberal?
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Post by djAdvocate on May 18, 2013 15:54:26 GMT -5
If the "lamestream" media were simply good capitalists, they'd try to maintain something resembling credibility and build audience. They're actually very BAD capitalists. Their brand is tarnished, their product is not trusted, and their customer base is dwindling. in the absolute sense, what you are saying is true. if these people were really good, they would get out of cable news entirely, because i think that anyone who is watching what is happening knows, it is a dead end game. however, in the local sense, there are still winners and losers. the last player in the slide rule market had a 100% market share, and may very well have been a pretty good capitalist- IN HIS INDUSTRY. ditto for the steam engine builders, and the folks making nylons in the Carolinas for American ladies. you can be at the top of your game, but if it is a losing game, all of the smarts in the world are not going to buy you a donut. i think there are a lot of smart men in the news business, still. it is just a bad business to be in in the long haul, if you really want to do well in business.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 18, 2013 15:56:07 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm a Liberal...what are you? liberal adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. 2. noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. 3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. 5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers. So, want is wrong with being a liberal? nothing. liberals rule.
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Yeah, I'm a Liberal...what are you? liberal adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. 2. noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. 3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. 5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers. So, want is wrong with being a liberal? nothing. liberals rule. Least you are being honest about it. I always know that, dj.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 18, 2013 19:51:09 GMT -5
nothing. liberals rule. Least you are being honest about it. I always know that, dj. thanks, snow. the fact is that most of my heroes are liberals. with the notable exception of my dad.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 31, 2013 23:18:20 GMT -5
the lower deficit, which we discussed so thoroughly got precisely SEVEN MINUTES of news coverage:
Media Hardly Notice Deficit Drop RESEARCH ››› May 16, 2013 12:39 PM EDT ››› HANNAH GROCH-BEGLEY 58 Following months of media calls for deficit reduction, cable news channels spent just over 7 minutes reporting on a revised Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projection that the 2013 deficit will decline by more than previous estimates. Broadcast network news evening shows did not cover the new report.
henceforth, i will reply LBMA (liberal bias my ass).
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Post by mmhmm on May 31, 2013 23:25:56 GMT -5
LOL, dj! I guess good stuff isn't nearly as much fun to rant about as bad stuff, eh?
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Post by Value Buy on May 31, 2013 23:33:19 GMT -5
the lower deficit, which we discussed so thoroughly got precisely SEVEN MINUTES of news coverage: Media Hardly Notice Deficit Drop RESEARCH ››› May 16, 2013 12:39 PM EDT ››› HANNAH GROCH-BEGLEY 58 Following months of media calls for deficit reduction, cable news channels spent just over 7 minutes reporting on a revised Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projection that the 2013 deficit will decline by more than previous estimates. Broadcast network news evening shows did not cover the new report. henceforth, i will reply LBMA (liberal bias my ass). OF COURSE THE LIBERAL MEDIA WILL NOT REPORT IT. They would have to admit the Republican stonewalling on Obama's budget is working.
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Post by djAdvocate on May 31, 2013 23:39:33 GMT -5
the lower deficit, which we discussed so thoroughly got precisely SEVEN MINUTES of news coverage: Media Hardly Notice Deficit Drop RESEARCH ››› May 16, 2013 12:39 PM EDT ››› HANNAH GROCH-BEGLEY 58 Following months of media calls for deficit reduction, cable news channels spent just over 7 minutes reporting on a revised Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projection that the 2013 deficit will decline by more than previous estimates. Broadcast network news evening shows did not cover the new report. henceforth, i will reply LBMA (liberal bias my ass). OF COURSE THE LIBERAL MEDIA WILL NOT REPORT IT. They would have to admit the Republican stonewalling on Obama's budget is working. LOL! did you pull a hamstring coming up with that apology? or are you just naturally flexy? edit: LBMA
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Post by mmhmm on May 31, 2013 23:49:06 GMT -5
Did Fox report it, or is Fox now liberal?
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Post by djAdvocate on May 31, 2013 23:54:59 GMT -5
Did Fox report it, or is Fox now liberal? according to Jon Stewart, FOX are the hippies, now.
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 1, 2013 0:00:24 GMT -5
Oh, dear! Who knew? I'm shocked, I tell you! Flummoxed!
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Post by Value Buy on Jun 1, 2013 8:02:20 GMT -5
Did Fox report it, or is Fox now liberal? according to Jon Stewart, FOX are the hippies, now. Jon Stewart is a comedian. He is not a "reliable pundit". He will say anything to get a good laugh. But anyway, if Fox are the hippies, welcome to the darkside. dj
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2013 8:09:15 GMT -5
according to Jon Stewart, FOX are the hippies, now. Jon Stewart is a comedian. He is not a "reliable pundit". He will say anything to get a good laugh. But anyway, if Fox are the hippies, welcome to the darkside. dj Good day everyone.
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Post by djAdvocate on Jun 1, 2013 16:39:15 GMT -5
according to Jon Stewart, FOX are the hippies, now. Jon Stewart is a comedian. if you change that to humorist, you can add Mark Twain and many others to the list.He is not a "reliable pundit". He will say anything to get a good laugh. i agree with you. but that makes him more interesting than most other folks, who are not looking for laughs, and limit what they say to what they firmly believe. and i never claimed that he was a pundit of any kind.But anyway, if Fox are the hippies, welcome to the darkside. dj i despise hippies, VB. i find them lazy and undisciplined. but JS wasn't talking about that when he referred to FOX as the new hippies. here is the clip: www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-april-16-2009/nationwide-tax-protestsedit: the winky guy is sarcasm for me. just fyi.
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