Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1857340)

Lots of misinformation out there. It's so easy to check your fact checking source.

Originally Posted by ChrisTinaBruce (Post 1857789)

Journalists biases, although a natural human tendency, use to be some what tempered. Cronkite, Wallace, Reasoner, Schieffer, Rather all had political leanings not to difficult to ascertain. The difference between then and now is the lack of critical thinking, individualism, and self reliance taught to our children. Thereby a generation of self centered and entitled people are providing validity to the current entertainment news media and agendas.

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1857872)

Someone needs to fact check the fact checkers. All I can tell you is that Americans are being manipulated, misguided, lied to and deceived.

Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1857340)

Lots of misinformation out there. It's so easy to check your fact checking source.

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1857872)

Someone needs to fact check the fact checkers. All I can tell you is that Americans are being manipulated, misguided, lied to and deceived.

Originally Posted by joseppe (Post 1857882)

Facts do nothing but cloud the issue. "In God we trust" without any facts to prove her existence. You don't need facts when you have faith that something is right. :shocked:

Originally Posted by bucco (Post 1857597)

i do the same in checking valid reputable sources on both sides, ignoring opinion pieces, and find most all agree every time on anything substantive.

Problem is the fringe "sources" skew facts, and even videos.

Then, knowing facts and truth, i allow myself to listen to opinions, and in doing so learn the maturity level of those folks, and gradually whittle down those folks al.

Valid news media like the times, post, etc pretty much have editorial process in place that insures you are getting the straight scoop.

Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1857340)

Lots of misinformation out there. It's so easy to check your fact checking source.

Originally Posted by bucco (Post 1857597)

i do the same in checking valid reputable sources on both sides, ignoring opinion pieces, and find most all agree every time on anything substantive.

Problem is the fringe "sources" skew facts, and even videos.

Then, knowing facts and truth, i allow myself to listen to opinions, and in doing so learn the maturity level of those folks, and gradually whittle down those folks al.

Valid news media like the times, post, etc pretty much have editorial process in place that insures you are getting the straight scoop.

Originally Posted by bucco (Post 1857690)

i suppose it could be.

But, the times is considered the single best source for news in the world. I have been reading the times, among others for many years, and knowing the journalistic exercise the reporters are required it is a great source.

I also suppose, well i know...attitude of the reader is important. I have gone to the news "above the fold" in the times, expecting to read certain news, only to be disappointed in what happened. That helps me, because i approach my news as a learning experience, and not a validation of what i think.

The summary, usually on page 2 is a great way to begin your day.

I seldom read the times opinion pieces, not because i disagree, but i prefer to make my opinions based on the facts. Now, admittedly, i have left the times and checked other sources...never a cable news show, and if needed continue to read.

Reuters is a good source....pbs is usually dependable.

Again, attitude of the reader is important. If you are looking for factual news, i, and most of the world consider the times top notch, but if you simply want easy validation of what you already think, it's not for you.

Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1857340)

Lots of misinformation out there. It's so easy to check your fact checking source.

Originally Posted by Vette2014 (Post 1857827)

Just ask Joe and Ho

Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1857340)

Lots of misinformation out there. It's so easy to check your fact checking source.