Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

PATRIOT NEWS DAILY.com

October 24, 2014

Liberal Bias: 25 of 32 News Sources Lean Left

“Reality has a liberal bias.” That’s the argument you hear from so-called progressives whenever you bring up the rampant liberalism found in today’s news media. Though studies have confirmed what conservatives have long believed, that most mainstream news outlets trend to the left, a new Pew survey puts the numbers in striking relief. Out of the 32 most used news outlets, a full 25 of them are considered to lean left of center.

The survey was interesting for a number of reasons, though. Unsurprisingly, it found that conservatives tended to watch Fox News more than any other television news outlet. 47% of self-identified conservatives claimed it as their primary source for news. Can't really blame us, given the state of MSNBC, CNN, ABC, and the rest. Liberals, on the other hand, don’t strongly support any particular news outlet. Also not surprising, given the veritable buffet of options from which to choose.

There was something else I found very telling. Liberals in the press often criticize conservatives, calling them the politically strident ones. The ones who can’t take a disagreement without throwing a tantrum. The survey, though, shows the opposite may be true. While conservatives prefer friends with similar views, liberals won’t tolerate dissenting opinions. According to the numbers, liberals were much more likely to end a friendship or block someone on Facebook because of politics. Fascinating.

It’s No Conspiracy Theory

For years, liberals have waved their hands at the accusation of this bias in the media. They dismissed the notion, claiming it was little more than a nutty conspiracy theory. But this is no theory. The roots of liberal media bias are evident. Free speech, for wh**ever reason, has been claimed by the left. It’s their favorite amendment. It also happens to be a journalist’s favorite amendment. It’s not difficult to see how the two get mushed together over time. It’s not a conspiracy; it just happened to be the natural evolution of American journalism. That most major news outlets are headquartered in New York City just compounds the issue.

What’s disturbing and enlightening is how intolerant the left is of opposing viewpoints. Conservatives may rally around their Fox News, but I can’t quite imagine ending a friendship over a political disagreement. I suppose if the liberal was particularly aggressive, maybe, but over a different point of view? These lefties are really that sensitive, huh?

It’s just another example of that inherent hypocrisy that you can find so often in “progressives.” They love free speech until someone says something they don’t like. They preach religious tolerance until it comes to Christianity. They preach civil liberty, but, c’mon, we ought to get rid of that 2nd Amendment, don’tcha think?

It’s dangerous, though, this left wing media saturation. When liberals are choosing what stories to cover, which angles to hit, and which candidates to support, it has an inevitable effect on the country. That they couch it all in the context of “unbiased coverage” makes it all the worse.

Thank god for Fox. Let’s hope some other entrepreneurs see that channel’s success and use it as a springboard. Maybe in another 20 years, the split between right-wing and left-wing journalism won’t be so lopsided. Then maybe liberals will be able to handle a disagreement without taking their ball and going home.


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keithhowell58 Loc: Hollywood,fl

Its called freedom of speech!While im in the middle about politics, just a question why is the right so head strong on constitutional issues that they feel strongly about but don't support constitutional rights of non gop?

robert66

Another inane post from patriot news. It's liberal bias if it is not anti government , h**e Obama bulls**t. Most conservatives only listen or watch Fox news programming on television or radio because they have no interest in supporting their country or being involved in reality. If they don't agree with it, it is not true. That is the conservative mantra.

Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

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I don't know why...................

Maybe because they use that "Free Speech" to lie and c***t and warp and spew hatred for America and all that is decent...........

Even though I didn't like his policy's and edicks Harry Kiss-my-ass Truman was the last honest Democrat president, including JFK, who I loved as only a 17 year salore can love his president....... Don D.

Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

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You're a lying "MF" Ass-hole!!!!!!!!! Don D.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

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angery american Loc: Georgia

You are lecturing someone about reality...? Where do you park your brain....? If you can't see how destructive your 1/2 breed Muslim Boy King has been to this country then you have a problem dealing in reality... :XD: :XD: :XD: :XD:

robert66

I see no destruction. As a matter of fact my situation has improved since Obama was elected. He probably has nothing to do with it but he hasn't made it worse either. When you listen to nothing but negative baloney day in and day out you become convinced that terrible things are happening when in reality they are not.

Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

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Hey, S**t For Brains -- Flush!!! Don D. :thumbdown:

anomoli

Just saw a graph the other day, showing how little coverage the State Run Media is giving to the Obama midterm situation, even as they cry about FOX reporting this, when they were tripping over each other's ties and cocktail dresses to trumpet the exact situation for Bush in '06

robert66

Try getting off Fox and actually looking and listening to other sources. If the others were state run media they would have been eliminated a long time ago. I watched plenty of negative comments about Obama and the democrats in general this morning alone and didn't even waste my time by watching i***t vision on Fox. When you make this type of comment its obvious to anyone with an open mind where you absorb all your false information.

robert66

Is it possible for you to post anything of substance ? The only stuff you put on that even attempts to make a reasonable discussion is things you copy.

Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

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You haven't got the message...

I have a hard time putting three or four words together that would make any sense...

But I can read, and when I see something that interest me I post it...

If that is a problem for you, PLEASE feel free not to read any of my post, I could care less...

Besides I don't much like your "s**t" either... Don D.