News CNN is a reliable and neutral source?

[Ratzinger]

Do you think that CNN is a reliable and neutral source? Is their covering balanced and independent? Can they be trusted?

 

[Tide]

There is no such thing as a neutral and totally reliable source. CNN is as reliable as any other new organization. One feature they have that puts them head and shoulders above the competition is their coverage of science and technology which either doesn't exist or is virtually lacking in their competitors' broadcasts.

 

[ComputerGeek]

Do you think that CNN is a reliable and neutral source? Is their covering balanced and independent? Can they be trusted?

Well... In my opinion, CNN is much more balanced than the "Fair and Balanced" Network.

I think the Fox Slogan is short for "We give a FAIR Right Wing assessment, AND our anchors are mentally BALANCED"

 

[ComputerGeek]

There is no such thing as a neutral and totally reliable source. CNN is as reliable as any other new organization. One feature they have that puts them head and shoulders above the competition is their coverage of science and technology which either doesn't exist or is virtually lacking in their competitors' broadcasts.

Well on Fox, they do not air science because it is full of "just theories" not "facts", and movie stars provide a much better escape than boring science.

 

[Tide]

CG,

Yes, that is a definite shortcoming of FNC.

 

[Burnsys]

i don't think we should talk about cnn but of his mother company which is AOL-

Time Warner
http://www.cjr.org/tools/owners/timewarner.asp
Time Warner Corporate Timeline
http://www.cjr.org/tools/owners/timewarner-timeline.asp

http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=19&media_outlet_id=9
http://mediamatters.org/issues_topics/outlets/cnn


TIME-WARNER TBS - AOL donated 1.6 million to GW's 2000 campaign


examples:

CNN, Fox tout ABC/Post poll showing increase in Bush approval ratings, ignore own polls showing no improvement or a decrease
http://mediamatters.org/items/200512210002

CNN Says Focus on Civilian Casualties Would Be "Perverse"
http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1670

Early this month, new CNN chairman Walter Isaacson met with top Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to improve relations between the cable news network and conservative Republicans.
http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1677


"Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one."

The Mass Media & Politics: An Analysis of Influence
http://progressiveliving.org/mass_media_and_politics.htm

 

[ComputerGeek]

How much to Al Gore?

Recall, they were trying to merge TW and AOL at the time and certainly did not want to alienate either potential leader.

 

[Burnsys]

How much to Al Gore?
Recall, they were trying to merge TW and AOL at the time and certainly did not want to alienate either potential leader.

Anyway, that shows they are not impartial, non partisan, and objective..

 

[Burnsys]

Well on Fox, they do not air science because it is full of "just theories" not "facts", and movie stars provide a much better escape than boring science.

Hey there are lots of facts in fox news! just see this:

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/july2005/060705foxassures.htm

 

[Tide]

Hey there are lots of facts in fox news! just see this:
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/july2005/060705foxassures.htm

Did you happen to notice "BUSH:" before the quotes? Apparently neither prisonplanet.com nor you believe the President would ever say anything supportive of his own nominee.

 

[NewScientist]

So what is a good source?

 

[moose]

Hey there are lots of facts in fox news! just see this:
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/july2005/060705foxassures.htm

The fact was that Bush said it, not the actual statement. !

 

[Burnsys]

The fact was that Bush said it, not the actual statement. !

i know. i know, but it's kind of tricky and funny. that is why i put the

Anyway, delete it if you want, i don't want to trash te thread...

 

[ComputerGeek]

Well.. I do not watch Cable news.. I use the Internet to gather my information... I have more access to in-depth reporting, both opinions, and discussion, allowing me to formulate an opinion...

I also listen to Al Franken and Randi Rhoads, and The Majority Report because they CITE their information and use news reports not editorials when establishing facts in a situation. (Al is my high Brow, Randi is my Medium Brow and TMR is a nice mix of medium to low brow (depending on Sam's mood)