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Smurf
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It seems that the only thing I hear about in the news anymore is incompetent governments. Is it just me, or are western democracies just getting more corrupt?
Plame Affair, Blunket Resigning, Paris Violence, Sponsorship Scandal
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around perceptions of government incompetence and corruption in western democracies, as well as the nature of news reporting and its profitability. Participants explore the relationship between news coverage and the quality of governance, touching on themes of sensationalism and media practices.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a belief that western democracies are becoming more corrupt, questioning the effectiveness of current governments.
- Others suggest that the profitability of news media may influence how stories are reported, implying that sensationalism could be a factor.
- A participant argues that increased profitability in news does not necessarily correlate with the quality of reporting, suggesting that minor stories may be exaggerated or fabricated during quieter news periods.
- Another participant humorously challenges the previous claim, implying a personal connection to the idea of sensationalism in news reporting.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the relationship between government corruption and news media practices. There is no consensus on whether the perceived increase in corruption is directly linked to media profitability or reporting practices.
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Pengwuino
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Or news is becoming a more profitable business
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Smurf
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I thought the two were correlated.Pengwuino said:
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Pengwuino
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Not really. You make more money when there's more news to report... but that doesn't mean you can't just make crap up or overhype minor stories when things are calm.
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Art
Is that some kind of confession Pengwuino??Pengwuino said:
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