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John_W 03-10-2020 03:57 PM

HLN - Headline News Live from The Villages
 
This morning I had on HLN and about 10am I saw a story about coronavirus in TV. They had reporter Martin Savidge live at SS square and then ran about 3 or 4 minute recorded story showing dancing at the squares and a softball game. They talked to a few Villagers and most said it's life as normal, maybe won't go on a cruise. Some said they believe the media is over-blowing the situation. Here's a link to the report.

CNN Replay - Florida retirees say they are going on with normal life amid coronavirus threat | Facebook

npwalters 03-10-2020 06:00 PM

Pretty reasonable report for CNN. Kudos

Bay Kid 03-11-2020 07:01 AM

They want the sky to fall.

Bonnevie 03-11-2020 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1726175)
They want the sky to fall.

I'm curious, who wants the sky to fall? are you saying the media wants people to die?

Bay Kid 03-12-2020 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonnevie (Post 1726178)
I'm curious, who wants the sky to fall? are you saying the media wants people to die?

Yes the media. So much created panic.

golfing eagles 03-12-2020 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1726553)
Yes the media. So much created panic.

And it's getting worse. This morning's local news on ABC had a banner that now states "coronavirus emergency". In the last 40 years we've had swine flu, bird flu, SARS, MERS and I don't remember this degree of media hype. None of these "epidemics" killed anywhere near the average 36,000 deaths/year from Influenza A&B. The media needs to shut up The president needs to shut up. Social media needs to shut up. Let the CDC do its job

Bonnevie 03-12-2020 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1726553)
Yes the media. So much created panic.

I disagree. thank goodness for a free press. we are able to read and then verify what is said. but the benefits of a free press has been demonstrated time and again throughout history.

Two Bills 03-13-2020 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonnevie (Post 1726919)
I disagree. thank goodness for a free press. we are able to read and then verify what is said. but the benefits of a free press has been demonstrated time and again throughout history.

I absolutely agree in a free press and reporting.
The problem I find with the 'free press' these days, is that in many cases, that instead of just reporting, they are trying to make the news, and at the same time dramatise a story just for effect.
Why is there background music on tv news stations, if not to dramatise a story.
JMO.

JimJohnson 03-13-2020 04:24 AM

I trust the media far more than politicians.

Fredster 03-13-2020 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JimJohnson (Post 1726971)
I trust the media far more than politicians.

What scares me, is that it seems most people are easily influenced by both!

Bay Kid 03-13-2020 06:37 AM

Does anyone know how many have died in this country from this virus? Not many. Hint, 1/2 the deaths were in one location. The media only talk about new cases.

How many have died in this country this year from the flu? Not talked about.

The media has created total fear. It is working.

Bonnevie 03-13-2020 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1727008)
Does anyone know how many have died in this country from this virus? Not many. Hint, 1/2 the deaths were in one location. The media only talk about new cases.

How many have died in this country this year from the flu? Not talked about.

The media has created total fear. It is working.

do you think Disney, the NBA, NHL, MLB, March Madness would be shut down if this whole thing was just being caused by the media? these are major businesses set to lose billions of dollars...they must have been made aware of the severity

rjn5656 03-13-2020 07:08 AM

virus
 
I don't believe the press or the politicians. They have been lying for years.


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