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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?
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The discussion centers on perceptions of increasing corruption in Western democracies and the role of the news media in shaping these views. Participants express concern that news outlets may prioritize profitability over accuracy, leading to sensationalism and the exaggeration of minor stories. The correlation between the frequency of news reporting and the quality of the information presented is questioned, suggesting that a more chaotic news environment may be driven by financial incentives rather than genuine reporting. The conversation highlights a growing skepticism towards both government integrity and media practices.
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Pengwuino
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Or news is becoming a more profitable business
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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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Is that some kind of confession Pengwuino??Pengwuino said:
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