New leaked Fox News memo clearly shows promotion of bias - GoFuckYourself.com

RayBonga · 11-17-2006, 12:40 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15750535/

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Dated November 9th, the morning after Democrats secured control of both houses, obtained by the huffingtonpost.com, it states:

?The elections and Rumsfeld?s resignations were a major event but not the end of the world. The war on terror goes on without interruption.?

Then it brings out the old, a vote for Democrats is a vote for terrorists chestnut:

?Let?s be on the lookout for any statements from the Iraqi insurgents who must be thrilled at the prospect of a Dem-controlled Congress.?

Then there?s another dig at the new majority:

?The question of the day and indeed for the rest of Bush?s term is what?s the Dem plan for Iraq? This could be a very short live shot for Jim Angle, but he?ll try.?

And finally a reiteration for the network to continue to try the scare the crap out of the American people:

?We?ll continue to work the Hamas threat to the U.S. that came hours after the election results. Just because Dems won, the war on terror isn?t over.?

The Columbia Journalism Review pointed out that hours after that memo was issued Fox News live desk host Martha McCallum reported from New York that there were,

?Some reports of cheering in the streets on behalf of the supporters of the insurgency in Iraq that they?re very pleased with the way things are going here and also with the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld.?

Change the facts to fit the agenda. That's outstanding journalism!

DateDoc · 11-17-2006, 12:42 AM

Ok, well we all knew 1 network liked Republicans but if this is "news" why don't you post about all the other networks that are Democrat biased. Perhaps you want every channel to be pro Democrat so you can at least have a fighting chance?

tony286 · 11-17-2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BusterPorn

Ok, well we all knew 1 network liked Republicans but if this is "news" why don't you post about all the other networks that are Democrat biased. Perhaps you want every channel to be pro Democrat so you can at least have a fighting chance?

that is such bullshit and so far from the truth the media is so not liberal. Its a talking point to make sheep feel special.

studiocritic · 11-17-2006, 02:43 AM

it doesn't matter which direction the media is biased in.. this kind of bullshit doesn't belong in the media period. newspapers were always intended to have crap like this in their "editorial" sections. the american people aren't intelligent enough on the average to separate fact from biased opinions in the media. maybe it's time that the media is required to label stories appropriately.

Odin · 11-17-2006, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

that is such bullshit and so far from the truth the media is so not liberal. Its a talking point to make sheep feel special.

Although it has better journalism, the BBC is easily as bias as Fox News.

Webby · 11-17-2006, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief

Although it has better journalism, the BBC is easily as bias as Fox News.

Cummon

The BBC and most news media have their little problems, but at least they can be called "news media". Fox does not even come into the category of news media - it's equivalent to the old USSR state operated TV station. There's an irony there somewhere

Kimo · 11-17-2006, 03:02 AM

what else do you expect from FOX

Barefootsies · 11-17-2006, 04:20 AM

notabook · 11-17-2006, 04:34 AM

The funniest thing that Fox News has done recently is the night of the elections they had up their projected graphic and projected republicans to win the senate for like two or three hours even though democrats held a slight edge in the 'too-close-to-call' states. Every other station had it tied neck and neck, but not good ol’ Fox, they had it Republican 51 to Democrat 48.

Bee U Tee Full

mardigras · 11-17-2006, 05:12 AM

They've been doing this for quite some time. Looks like the documentary "Outfoxed" wasn't such a liberal wacko hit job afterall.

LittleMack · 11-17-2006, 05:28 AM

I dont watch fox but there was a news story on CNN leaked memo also, all stations are biased.

Beejeebers · 11-17-2006, 06:58 AM

The best source of U.S. political news is BBC uk...

12clicks · 11-17-2006, 07:11 AM

its pretty disingenuous to point out so called bias at fox and ignore it in those quarters where you drink *your* kool aide.

NickPapageorgio · 11-17-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

its pretty disingenuous to point out so called bias at fox and ignore it in those quarters where you drink *your* kool aide.

C'mon 12clicks...you're a smart guy from posts I have read from you. You are a republican and I guess you have your reasons for that, but you can't deny the fact that FOX is not even in the same league as far as bias goes when it comes to the media. Even you can admit that.

CNN is biased to a degree. MSNBC aswell, but then there are shows like Tucker and Scarborough country that bring it back to center somewhat. FOX news even aspiring to be called a fair and balanced news agency is laughable at best.

FOX ran a headline this past week that read: "Are democrats sending the same messages as terrorists?"

lmao...c'mon man.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-17-2006, 07:37 AM

At this point nobody should be surprised and should know what they are getting when they tune in.

My favorite line from election night is still 'with her San Francisco values'.

notabook · 11-17-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

My favorite line from election night is still 'with her San Francisco values'.

haha... that line was great. I think I enjoyed them playing that video of what would happen if that black guy got elected, how he would go after their white women. The ad got pulled a day after it was made but Fox News played it more than any other station while doing their 'commentaries' rofl. "Was this ad bad to do?" Then they play the ad... jeez, fox news really can get away with anything a slong as they put a question mark at the end.

directfiesta · 11-17-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BusterPorn

Ok, well we all knew 1 network liked Republicans but if this is "news" why don't you post about all the other networks that are Democrat biased. Perhaps you want every channel to be pro Democrat so you can at least have a fighting chance?

Wy wait for someone else to post that info ...

Go ahead, do it yourself... You have that info, proof and back up ...

RF_Erick · 11-17-2006, 08:11 AM

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studiocritic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,442	it doesn't matter which direction the media is biased in.. this kind of bullshit doesn't belong in the media period. newspapers were always intended to have crap like this in their "editorial" sections. the american people aren't intelligent enough on the average to separate fact from biased opinions in the media. maybe it's time that the media is required to label stories appropriately. __________________ 254342256

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Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	what else do you expect from FOX __________________ ...

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notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	The funniest thing that Fox News has done recently is the night of the elections they had up their projected graphic and projected republicans to win the senate for like two or three hours even though democrats held a slight edge in the 'too-close-to-call' states. Every other station had it tied neck and neck, but not good ol’ Fox, they had it Republican 51 to Democrat 48. Bee U Tee Full __________________

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mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	They've been doing this for quite some time. Looks like the documentary "Outfoxed" wasn't such a liberal wacko hit job afterall. __________________ .

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LittleMack www.pornkings.com Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Baby!! Posts: 4,645	I dont watch fox but there was a news story on CNN leaked memo also, all stations are biased. __________________ [email protected]

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Beejeebers Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 290	The best source of U.S. political news is BBC uk... __________________

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12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,789	its pretty disingenuous to point out so called bias at fox and ignore it in those quarters where you drink your kool aide. __________________ I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	At this point nobody should be surprised and should know what they are getting when they tune in. My favorite line from election night is still 'with her San Francisco values'.