Just did a quick inspection of the link that Tom gave and reading the ABOUT section gave me the distinct opinion that is an opinion site. I do not like either candidate and would not defend either. I just don’t like opinion being presented as fact. We do have a serious problem and too much of social media and blogging has become a repository for unfounded gossip. Here’s Pew’s research on how people feel about the media. …
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’ …The divisive presidential election this year may be corroding Americans’ trust and confidence in the media, particularly among Republicans who may believe the “mainstream media” are too hyperfocused on every controversial statement or policy proposal from Trump while devoting far less attention to controversies surrounding the Clinton campaign. However, the slide in media trust has been happening for the past decade. Before 2004, it was common for a majority of Americans to profess at least some trust in the mass media, but since then, less than half of Americans feel that way. Now, only about a third of the U.S. has any trust in the Fourth Estate, a stunning development for an institution designed to inform the public.
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With the explosion of the mass media in recent years, especially the prevalence of blogs, vlogs and social media, perhaps Americans decry lower standards for journalism. When opinion-driven writing becomes something like the norm, Americans may be wary of placing trust on the work of media institutions that have less rigorous reporting criteria than in the past. On the other hand, as blogs and social media “mature,” they may improve in the American public’s eyes. This could, in turn, elevate Americans’ trust and confidence in the mass media as a whole."
Looks like the Republicans put shoe polish on Clinton’s telescope again. Because they certainly have not been able to land a solid blow this entire race. That smile is because she just read another make-em-up hoax that will not stick to her. Here is a pro-tip for the Republicans: you should go after Clinton for things she has actually done wrong. This insistence on making up things and then wanting her to be guilty of the hoax you started is just not working. Tick tock, you have a week. (settle down, I said tick tock, not tic tac)
Ah yes, we must believe any nonsense we hear. I have had hundreds if not thousands of e-mails over the years constantly screaming that civilization is about to collapse. Well it hasn’t yet. This reminds me of the number of times the ultra religious have believed the world is going to end. My dad told me about the coming of Halley’s Comet in the early part of the 20th century when a number of people climbed onto haystacks so God could find them. Sure enough, somebody with a brain, and a rather brutal sense of humor, set fire to the haystacks. When you ignore the truth and believe the silly you set yourself up to get skinned.
Do you mean the Trump investigation or the Clinton investigation? Do you mean the people who respond and have opinions or the ones who keep posting the same things over and over? Who in your opinion is a paid poster (by GoComics, no less) If the New York Times or Washington Post has said nothing about investigations, I am to believe a website is telling the really real truth? I can see there is election fraud going on when one candidate will not accept the results of the election. I see fraud when a foreign country is trying to sway the election. I see fraud when people are denied access to the polls, and people are threatening others at the voting places. I see fraud when the director of the FBI insinuates something that there is no evidence of.
Trump is not a private citizen, nor has he been in decades. He lost it when he became a celebrity, much more when he “sought public notoriety” by becoming a candidate. – Sullivan v New York Times.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 7 years ago
Hillary is abused by the Congress, media and her own political allies.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 7 years ago
The Republican governors are destroying the country state by state and they are close to taking out the whole country. Vote!
Odon Premium Member over 7 years ago
Possible new emails were announced, which means possibly not, as the information had not yet been sifted through. AKA jumping the gun.
packfadden over 7 years ago
Tom, you the man. Thanks for the link … great post.
superposition over 7 years ago
Just did a quick inspection of the link that Tom gave and reading the ABOUT section gave me the distinct opinion that is an opinion site. I do not like either candidate and would not defend either. I just don’t like opinion being presented as fact. We do have a serious problem and too much of social media and blogging has become a repository for unfounded gossip. Here’s Pew’s research on how people feel about the media. …
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’ …The divisive presidential election this year may be corroding Americans’ trust and confidence in the media, particularly among Republicans who may believe the “mainstream media” are too hyperfocused on every controversial statement or policy proposal from Trump while devoting far less attention to controversies surrounding the Clinton campaign. However, the slide in media trust has been happening for the past decade. Before 2004, it was common for a majority of Americans to profess at least some trust in the mass media, but since then, less than half of Americans feel that way. Now, only about a third of the U.S. has any trust in the Fourth Estate, a stunning development for an institution designed to inform the public.
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With the explosion of the mass media in recent years, especially the prevalence of blogs, vlogs and social media, perhaps Americans decry lower standards for journalism. When opinion-driven writing becomes something like the norm, Americans may be wary of placing trust on the work of media institutions that have less rigorous reporting criteria than in the past. On the other hand, as blogs and social media “mature,” they may improve in the American public’s eyes. This could, in turn, elevate Americans’ trust and confidence in the mass media as a whole."
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http://www.gallup.com/poll/195542/americans-trust-mass-media-sinks-new-low.aspx
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
Looks like the Republicans put shoe polish on Clinton’s telescope again. Because they certainly have not been able to land a solid blow this entire race. That smile is because she just read another make-em-up hoax that will not stick to her. Here is a pro-tip for the Republicans: you should go after Clinton for things she has actually done wrong. This insistence on making up things and then wanting her to be guilty of the hoax you started is just not working. Tick tock, you have a week. (settle down, I said tick tock, not tic tac)
kurt.zwicky over 7 years ago
Blessed be the country that’s run by Alex Jones, InfoWar and Wikileaks. Vote for Trump, we are on our way…..
Lyman Elliott Premium Member over 7 years ago
Ah yes, we must believe any nonsense we hear. I have had hundreds if not thousands of e-mails over the years constantly screaming that civilization is about to collapse. Well it hasn’t yet. This reminds me of the number of times the ultra religious have believed the world is going to end. My dad told me about the coming of Halley’s Comet in the early part of the 20th century when a number of people climbed onto haystacks so God could find them. Sure enough, somebody with a brain, and a rather brutal sense of humor, set fire to the haystacks. When you ignore the truth and believe the silly you set yourself up to get skinned.
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 7 years ago
The number of lies you put on a list doesn’t make it more convincing to most people.
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
Do you mean the Trump investigation or the Clinton investigation? Do you mean the people who respond and have opinions or the ones who keep posting the same things over and over? Who in your opinion is a paid poster (by GoComics, no less) If the New York Times or Washington Post has said nothing about investigations, I am to believe a website is telling the really real truth? I can see there is election fraud going on when one candidate will not accept the results of the election. I see fraud when a foreign country is trying to sway the election. I see fraud when people are denied access to the polls, and people are threatening others at the voting places. I see fraud when the director of the FBI insinuates something that there is no evidence of.
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 7 years ago
Alex Jones repeatedly makes ludicrous claims that are shown to be outright lies. Not surprising you think he deserves relevance.
kaffekup over 7 years ago
Ah, the old “who pays you” republican garbage. And who pays you for your endless nonsense?
kurt.zwicky over 7 years ago
When it comes to idiots, feel sorry for the ones that keep quoting Alex Jones as the source of their wisdom…..
Happy Two Shoes over 7 years ago
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/10/31/bombshell-report-secret-trump-server-possibly-communicating-russia.html
Moxie over 7 years ago
If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.
hippogriff over 7 years ago
narrowminded
Trump is not a private citizen, nor has he been in decades. He lost it when he became a celebrity, much more when he “sought public notoriety” by becoming a candidate. – Sullivan v New York Times.