Why does everyone dis Fox news?

Now we all know that Fox news tends to fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum, but why is this such a bad thing? Most of the media has a strong liberal bias, so why is it such a problem that Fox news takes a different angle?

I only know one thing about Fox...

They embarrassed themselves regarding the ME sex scene.Since then I have great respect for Keighley.

Because it's FauxNews.

Now we all know that Fox news tends to fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum, but why is this such a bad thing? Most of the media has a strong liberal bias, so why is it such a problem that Fox news takes a different angle?

SeanDog123

Two wrongs don't make one right. Fox News twists facts to be able to distort the truth and supply their obviously retarded audience with suggestive populist drivel that has the potential to split a country in half if enough people listen to it.

They tend to lean way over to the conservative side. Then try to pass it off as fair and balanced news.

cause of BS like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPF59CoGvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKzF173GqTU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saz7QZg38fA

cause of BS like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPF59CoGvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKzF173GqTU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saz7QZg38fA

spawnassasin

Because it's FauxNews.

MushroomWig

Can't really comment on the issue because I don't really watch/read American news that often, but you do know "faux" is not pronounced "fox" don't you?

Now we all know that Fox news tends to fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum, but why is this such a bad thing? Most of the media has a strong liberal bias, so why is it such a problem that Fox news takes a different angle?

SeanDog123

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"]

Because it's FauxNews.

ex-mortis

Can't really comment on the issue because I don't really watch/read American news that often, but you do know "faux" is not pronounced "fox" don't you?

Because they try to manipulate dumb people into their ridiculous crap. And often they succeed.

[QUOTE="spawnassasin"]

cause of BS like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPF59CoGvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKzF173GqTU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saz7QZg38fA

MushroomWig

If you just go on youtube and type fox news just about every clip will make you facepalm.

Most of what they present as news is not even news. It's commentary, where the commentators don't even attempt to hide their bias.Engrish_Major

this

its not so much the bias that bothers me, it is the fact they consider themselves news, and others consider them news.

If they were called FOX Editorial Channel, or FOX Educated Opinions Channel, or something like that, I'd be fine with it.

But theyre abusing their power, plain and simple. Other news networks do have a bias, but they are relatively objective compared to FOX News, and those channels actually present the news in a factual manner.

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[QUOTE="MushroomWig"]

Because it's FauxNews.

xaos

Can't really comment on the issue because I don't really watch/read American news that often, but you do know "faux" is not pronounced "fox" don't you?

Haha, I know; I don't really care, I'm just being a grammar nazi because I can. Fox News is pretty stupid from the looks of it though.

Fox News sucks. Same goes for BIll O'Reilly.

this thread got me listening to this song again

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"][QUOTE="spawnassasin"]

cause of BS like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPF59CoGvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKzF173GqTU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saz7QZg38fA

kidsmelly

If you just go on youtube and type fox news just about every clip will make you facepalm.

Now we all know that Fox news tends to fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum, but why is this such a bad thing? Most of the media has a strong liberal bias, so why is it such a problem that Fox news takes a different angle?

SeanDog123

Fox News would give news about a hate crime against a Caucasian, but I don't think CNN or MSNBC would EVER do that. I will only be convinced unless someone gives me a link.

I hate it when people call Fox News biased. I'm sure CNN and others are biased, too.

I never watch the news as much as I used to though.:(

Because its too hard for people to argue about the issues so its easier for them to just discredit the source.

Because its too hard for people to argue about the issues so its easier for them to just discredit the source.

DaBrainz

[QUOTE="SeanDog123"]

Now we all know that Fox news tends to fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum, but why is this such a bad thing? Most of the media has a strong liberal bias, so why is it such a problem that Fox news takes a different angle?

gamerguru100

lets not forget the scare tactics they use

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtaSPTcV_9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_1Jc861aU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaNmYJZDAxI

they sell fear to the people and the people buy into all this crap
lets not forget out the bird flu, sars and antrax attacks remember all that duct tape that was being sold, all the masks that got bought
hell ive seen people actually wearing those mask when i was in eighth grade i saw windows covered with duct tape doors even

Fox News would give news about a hate crime against a Caucasian, but I don't think CNN or MSNBC would EVER do that. I will only be convinced unless someone gives me a link.

I hate it when people call Fox News biased. I'm sure CNN and others are biased, too.

I never watch the news as much as I used to though.:(

gamerguru100

Nah they probably wouldn't report that. All the major cable "News" channel are pretty biased. I use to watch MSNBC for world news but it really just became a Bush bashing channel during his term and I stopped watching it. Actually I stopped watching the news altogether I just read it now. I don't like any of the commentators or so called reporters.

Because they try to manipulate dumb people into their ridiculous crap. And often they succeed.

hungry_pirate

You mean kind of like what CNN and MSNBC do with their audience.

There is no difference between CNN's Anderson Cooper or Wolf Blitzer and Fox's Bill O'Rielly or Gretta Van Sustern, commentary from both political leanings not unbiased news reporting. Every "News Organization" has their political leanings, from Time to the National Review. It just so happens that most people on these forums have leftist leanings and a bias against conservative "news" (commentary).

I hate it when people call Fox News biased. I'm sure CNN and others are biased, too.gamerguru100

So if CNN is biased, does that mean Fox is not biased?

[QUOTE="kidsmelly"]

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"] The Mass Effect story still makes me facepalm to this day.Bardock47

If you just go on youtube and type fox news just about every clip will make you facepalm.

that mass effect one was straight up hilarious

or it would be, if they were not serious

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]I hate it when people call Fox News biased. I'm sure CNN and others are biased, too.DraugenCP

So if CNN is biased, does that mean Fox is not biased?

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]I hate it when people call Fox News biased. I'm sure CNN and others are biased, too.DraugenCP

So if CNN is biased, does that mean Fox is not biased?

A bias can only be determined by you the individual. If you are a liberal then yes Fox is biased on the other hand if your a conservative then CNN is biased. You create your own opinion.

Fox News sucks. Same goes for BIll O'Reilly.

this thread got me listening to this song again

Omzzz

They also report things without checking their sources, such as from tabloids and what not.

[QUOTE="Omzzz"]

Fox News sucks. Same goes for BIll O'Reilly.

this thread got me listening to this song again

x8VXU6

Why?

I disagree with almost everything O'Reilly says but I find him to be one of the most respectful opinion show hosts on cable news.

lets not forget the scare tactics they use

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtaSPTcV_9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_1Jc861aU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N88K2nuORdA&feature=related

they sell fear to the people and the people buy into all this crap
lets not forget out the bird flu, sars and antrax attacks remember all that duct tape that was being sold, all the masks that got bought
hell ive seen people actually wearing those mask when i was in eighth grade i saw windows covered with duct tape doors even

spawnassasin

The third link goes to Lou Dobbs, wasn't he on CNN? How does this prove that Fox is biased?

Cuz people prefer unfair and unblanced.

[QUOTE="x8VXU6"]

[QUOTE="Omzzz"]

Fox News sucks. Same goes for BIll O'Reilly.

this thread got me listening to this song again

DaBrainz

Why?

I disagree with almost everything O'Reilly says but I find him to be one of the most respectful opinion show hosts on cable news.

The third link goes to Lou Dobbs, wasn't he on CNN? How does this prove that Fox is biased?

1KyardStare

[QUOTE="spawnassasin"]

lets not forget the scare tactics they use

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtaSPTcV_9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_1Jc861aU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N88K2nuORdA&feature=related

they sell fear to the people and the people buy into all this crap
lets not forget out the bird flu, sars and antrax attacks remember all that duct tape that was being sold, all the masks that got bought
hell ive seen people actually wearing those mask when i was in eighth grade i saw windows covered with duct tape doors even

1KyardStare

The third link goes to Lou Dobbs, wasn't he on CNN? How does this prove that Fox is biased?

sorry about that posted the right video

It's not because fox news is conservative, it's because they're morons. Most of what they call news is just their opinions on things presented as news.XilePrincess

[QUOTE="1KyardStare"]

The third link goes to Lou Dobbs, wasn't he on CNN? How does this prove that Fox is biased?

xaos

I assuming your being sarcastic because that video is from over a year ago when he was still on CNN and the fact that he doesn't work for Fox. His only job is that of Radio Host which competes directly with Sean Hannity's radio broadcast. You do see Sean Hannity as a conservative right?

Most of what they present as news is not even news. It's commentary, where the commentators don't even attempt to hide their bias.Engrish_Major

Not to mention they give political figures pundit jobs, and these same political figures complain about the liberal media.Sajo7

I guarantee they are going to give Sarah Palin her own show, then still try to pass it as fair and balance.

Because they have a bad reputation due to things that've happened on the channel previously. Even in the UK, it's somewhat infamous despite the ideological split not being liberal/conservative simply because people do not trust it as a source of news.

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

[QUOTE="x8VXU6"]I really hate Bill O'Reilly with a passion

xaos

Why?

I disagree with almost everything O'Reilly says but I find him to be one of the most respectful opinion show hosts on cable news.

Sorry, I'm not going to watch your youtube videos (I'm at work). Why don't you try to substantiate your own argument?

I'm watch MSNBC and Foxnews on a daily basis. The only 2 people I find reasonable on any channel are Chris Matthews and Bill O'Reilly. The rest of them are kinda nutty to extremely nutty.

news should be used to state the facts not to state a opinion that it totally wrong