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In his nearly thirty years at CBS News, Emmy Award winner Bernard Goldberg earned a reputation as one of the preeminent reporters in the television news business. When he looked at his own industry, however, he saw that the media far too often ignored their primary mission: to provide objective, disinterested reporting. Again and again he saw that the news slanted to the left. For years, Goldberg appealed to reporters, producers, and network executives for more bala… More >>
Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News
I was somewhat surprised that this book received a positive review anywhere of any sort. Mr. Goldberg obviously has a point of view and some points to make, despite his lack of tact and evidence to support either. I support fully Mr. Goldberg’s “right” to make allegations and present “his” and some others’ view of the world. Neither this, nor Mr. Goldberg’s wishing, will make what’s in this book accurate, correct, or enlightening. I suggest we treat Mr. Goldberg’s book for what it is — either a good fantasy novel or normal paranoia just a little out of control. In either case, what he “reports” in this book is not either good journalism or a basis for sound public policy. I confess, however, that I am somewhat disappointed by Mr. Goldberg’s decision to even write such a book. My worst fear is that the book is merely Mr. Goldberg’s effort to “get even” with a television journalism community that in some way he believes treated him unfairly. If that is the case, then this book is worthless and should be treated as such.
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Rating: 1 / 5
The major media outlets are owned and administered by massive corporations, which are inherently conservative. For these corporations to allow any sort of left-wingery into their media organs would be tantamount to suicide. Of course, they don’t stop at simply locking out progressive voices. By loudly perpetuating the myth of a liberal bias, they further strengthen their control over the public. It’s a simple string of logic.
Rating: 1 / 5
There is definitely a socialist bias in most media reporting. Not necessarily a ‘liberal’ bias, as the views or opinions of neither Anarchist or Libertarians is ever taken into account. It’s a shame that people with socialist leanings have captured the term ‘liberal’ for themselves over the years.
Televison in general will always be biased as it trys to appeal to certain advertisers who wish to reach certain demographics. Money talks. Name all the televison shows that portray an ‘average’ USA family as living in a apartment or tenement. Except for the show ‘Good Times’ (which predates my birth) even the poorest or ‘average’ families are portrayed as home owners. Televison news and reporting may have a socialist bias, but the media in general has a socioeconomical bias that favors favors the views and lifestyles of the upper classes.
Rating: 1 / 5
Since 1992, American neo-conservatives have been fervently pushing an agenda (some might call it wish-fulfillment) of being persecuted by the godless American Left, capital “L.” Well, if you fall into the camp of the rabid far-right and seek affirmation of your morally bankrupt fascist world view, by all means pick up a copy. It comes with a free copy Hooked On Phonics, which you’ll probably need first.
Rating: 1 / 5
WOW, I AM AN INSECURE WHITE PERSON(OR A “MODEL MINORITY) WHO ACTUALLY BELIEVES THAT ALL THESE LIBERALS CONTROL THE MEDIA WHEN MOST OF THESE CORPARTIONS ARE RUN BY WHITE CONSERVATIVES THEMSELVES. GIVE ME A BREAK NOW GO WATCH “FAUX NEWS” AND SOME MORE OF THE LACK OF BRAINS YOU ALREADY HAVE.
Rating: 1 / 5