What's On the News? US Administration Perception & Global News Coverage

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around perceptions of news coverage related to the US administration and the portrayal of global events, particularly in the context of military actions. Participants share their experiences with various news sources and express opinions on biases in reporting, focusing on the reliability of information from different countries and media outlets.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that US news coverage selectively omits negative information about the US administration.
  • Others argue that the BBC is a reliable source, while some express skepticism about the reliability of Iraqi casualty figures.
  • One participant questions why Iraqi news would be considered less reliable than US news, citing government control over media.
  • Concerns are raised about biases in news reporting from both sides of the conflict, with some asserting that both US and Iraqi sources can contain inaccuracies.
  • Participants discuss the implications of military progress and setbacks, with varying opinions on the timeline and expectations for the war.
  • There are claims about the perceived liberal bias in US media, with some asserting that Fox News is heavily criticized for its right-leaning stance.
  • One participant identifies as center-right, countering assumptions about their political alignment based on their critique of Fox News.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the reliability and bias of different news sources, indicating that there is no consensus on which outlets are trustworthy or unbiased. Disagreements persist regarding the portrayal of military actions and the political leanings of media organizations.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific news sources and their perceived biases, but there are no settled definitions of reliability or bias. The discussion reflects a variety of personal experiences and opinions without resolving the underlying disagreements.

On the news in your country, do they show...

  • ... the dead and wounded civilians of Baghdad?

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  • ... the citizens of Baghdad being very angry at the USA and Britain?

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • ... US soldiers executed by the Iraqi military?

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • ... "friendly fire" incidents, such as the US Patriot missile shooting down a British Tornado?

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • ... occasional clear attacks against civilians, such as the bus full of refugees that the USA bombed

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • ... interviews with members of the Iraqi administration?

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • ... interviews with members of the Red Cross and Amnesty International?

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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  • #31
I actually didn't put any personal opinion comments on my post because the the article is in the Sun. I don't normally read it but came across the link in a blog and thought it interesting. Please let me know if you see it any where else.
I'm not kidding about the BBC winning the dishonest reporting award in 2001, however.:wink:
 
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The BBC generally report with a lot less political bias than FOX news for example. The BBC couldn't get away with the levels of bias of some US news channels I've seen.
 
  • #33
Originally posted by Mulder
The BBC generally report with a lot less political bias than FOX news for example. The BBC couldn't get away with the levels of bias of some US news channels I've seen.

Sorry, maybe you thought I was suggesting it was a competition[?] I haven't watched FOX since the first year it was launched and realized rather quickly that although it was wholly sold as being "bigger", "brighter, and more "provocative" then it's predescessors it consisted of little more then shallow and mindless fluff and a seemingly inexhaustible platoon of shouting heads spewing little more then mindless, canned propaganda. To me this has nothing to do with left or right, after all when it comes to conglomerate owned media, doesn't all the left, and all the right in the end eminate from the same hegemony? only to meet somewhere, inconspicuously behind all of our backs?
 

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