where do you get your news

[YssupRider]

The cynical view of the uninformed is frightening.

And theball our assault on the truth is the first step toward a fascist state.

I would not say journalism is dead. The truth is still out there. But a vocal minority segment of the population is with too lazy or afraid to deal with the truth. And, as they have been for the last decade, they’ve been provided an easy way out by the likes of certain political/corporate forces. Don’t believe anything and you’ll never have to face the truth.

It’s a dangerous time, made more dangerous by the lazy.

I read everything I can online. Also read local papers; though they’re woefully late, they generally have enough time to check their facts. News is news. who, what, when, where, why and how. A building is on fire.

The rest of what many of you are reacting to is misnamed. A triumph of those who want to keep you misinformed, frustrated and angry.

There are no “versions” of the truth.

[gfejunkie]

News is news. who, what, when, where, why and how. A building is on fire.

If they stuck with that I could believe them. What they're doing now is journalistic malpractice. Instead of reporting the news they make themselves the news.

[winndixie]

If they stuck with that I could believe them. What they're doing now is journalistic malpractice. Instead of reporting the news they make themselves the news.

Walter Kronkite told Dan Rather when he was starting out " To report the news and not be the news" {paraphrased a little}!! Dan Rather was the first generation of reporters that did not follow this golden rule of journalism.... It's gone down hill ever sense......

[gfejunkie]

Walter Kronkite told Dan Rather when he was starting out " To report the news and not be the news" {paraphrased a little}!! Dan Rather was the first generation of reporters that did not follow this golden rule of journalism.... It's gone down hill ever sense......

Exactly. He got just what he deserved too.

Probably not the first instance of "making shit up". Certainly not the last. Beware when you see or hear "unnamed" or "anonymous" sources. They're either lying or making shit up or somebody's leaking shit they shouldn't be. No credibility whatsoever.

[haveacold1atx]

I listen to REAL NEWS! News sources that criticizes and investigates TRUMP'S OBVIOUS CORRUPTION!

[gfejunkie]

Hook, line, and sinker.

[elisabethwhispers]

I try to read both conservative and liberal news but I lean towards reading The Guardian UK, Reuters (which I've read is the most middle of the road news org out there) and like many, CNN.

As far as watching goes, I love VICE television which has a lot of articles about sexuality along with cutting edge news. VICE does have a very liberal bent at times and the news shows are directed at a much younger audience than myself. But I find the articles on the internet interesting and very informative. And sometimes the articles are just silly and/or fun.

I also feel that it's important to try to watch all types of news sources so that we can try, to the best of our ability, to make informed decisions that work for us. After being very conservative for the first portion of my adult life, I lean VERY liberal these days.

However, like others have mentioned above, I also have very strong feelings about certain issues going on. We all do. And with that being said, I still feel that we can debate without going for the jugular.

For those of you who have issues with Trump, and you're in good company with me, I saw a documentary that explained a lot to me.

"Get Me Roger Stone" was an eye opening watch for me. Really explained how some businessmen, politicians, etc., handle their business. And life. As the documentary was presented, felt a little bit sick that there are people out there who thrive on shit talking (excuse the vernacular), etc. But Stone's "method" is easy to recognize in others once you hear his MO.

Watched is a second time awhile back and had the same reaction. Very illuminating.

Happy Friday!!!
Elisabeth