Last night I decided to search a bit for lists of journalism scandals, to try to give myself a little perspective.
Do you know what popped to the top of every list? The Jayson Blair event in 2003, where a single reporter for the NY Times plagiarized and lied in a series of articles on the DC sniper and military families (Iraq war). The Times, when they discovered the deception, did a full investigation internally, and published on the front page, a 7000 word article on what had happened. Subsequent to that they fired two of the top management (Howell Raines and one other).
And that is the worst in history? Most of them involved single reporters going off the rails.
None of the lists included the News of the World (a Murdoch tabloid) in Britain in 2010, where an entire organization used a hack into voice mail systems to gain access to private voice mails. That one was so bad that Murdoch found himself sitting in front of Parliament answering questions. The net was the destruction of the entire organization (200 people).
Now how does that not come to the top of every list? And how could it not be pushed to #2 by the current Faux News scandal?
It was only enterprise level collusion with a defeated leader of the United States in his attempt to illegally retain power, and in the process inspire a large number of people to participate in an insurrection that resulted in crimes so serious that more than 1000 are either serving time or are likely to be convicted.
They could come forward and say tearfully, “We lied.” like Jimmy Swaggart said “I have sinned.” and then go on with business as usual and not lose a single avid viewer. That is the Cult of Fox News.
Huh, and not a word about the blatant lies issued from the White House, Dem poliTICKans, and MSM “news” about Jan. 6. Nope, just “Look over there! Trump!” LOL… No one disagrees that thronging the Capitol Building and entering it was a smart idea. But to persistently claim that 5 officers were killed that day by protesters (none were killed), to insist it was the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War – the most deadly war America ever fought, that pitted brother against brother, with an estimated 750,000 dead resulting from the war, which was almost 2.4% of the nation’s population – to withhold video footage from attorneys of the accused trespassers for 2 years, and then to call for the revealing of that footage to be censored (in violation of the 1st Amendment), is propaganda, suppression of exculpatory evidence (a felony), and it would also seem to violate 18 U.S.C. § 1001. That federal statute makes it a crime to “knowingly and willfully . . . make[] any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation” in the course of ‘any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch’ of the federal government." There’s no requirement that the statement be under oath. Curious that no Leftist political cartoonists appear to want to comment on any of that.
Take anything you see on TV with a grain of salt. Anything can be twisted and altered digitally. The same can apply to what you see or think you see with your own eyes.
Most advertising is misleading or false. This statement is ‘UP TO’ 100% true.Believing this ‘COULD’ change your life (not WILL change your life). Check out advertisements carefully because their wording is NOT promises and WILL stand up in court.
Good visual for the Overton Window. What is wrong with showing more video for context. I have seen what was shown by the committee and what was shown by Tucker. I am hoping all the videos are put on the internet for all to see and then use their brains to determine what happened. Those whose beat cops should be charged with violence against police, those who broke windows, doors, and other furniture be charged with vandalism and the rest just fined for trespassing.
Dear Sojourner: The January 6 riot, even though it was basically a massive temper tantrum by Magatt toddlers who weren’t getting their way, was a dangerous and serious event. People did die. Plus, according to your quote of Federal law, former President Trump should be up on charges since nearly everything he said while in office was a lie. Are you advocating for his incarceration? I could definitely agree with you if so.
Ally2005 about 1 year ago
Too funny, but so true. Faux Spews it’s secrets.
lopaka about 1 year ago
Anyone that sits at home and watches faux news is amazingly foolish.
dotbup about 1 year ago
So after being caught spreading The Big Lie, fux’s response is Another Big Lie. I’m shocked………SHOCKED!!
gnorth22 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Last night I decided to search a bit for lists of journalism scandals, to try to give myself a little perspective.
Do you know what popped to the top of every list? The Jayson Blair event in 2003, where a single reporter for the NY Times plagiarized and lied in a series of articles on the DC sniper and military families (Iraq war). The Times, when they discovered the deception, did a full investigation internally, and published on the front page, a 7000 word article on what had happened. Subsequent to that they fired two of the top management (Howell Raines and one other).
And that is the worst in history? Most of them involved single reporters going off the rails.
None of the lists included the News of the World (a Murdoch tabloid) in Britain in 2010, where an entire organization used a hack into voice mail systems to gain access to private voice mails. That one was so bad that Murdoch found himself sitting in front of Parliament answering questions. The net was the destruction of the entire organization (200 people).
Now how does that not come to the top of every list? And how could it not be pushed to #2 by the current Faux News scandal?
It was only enterprise level collusion with a defeated leader of the United States in his attempt to illegally retain power, and in the process inspire a large number of people to participate in an insurrection that resulted in crimes so serious that more than 1000 are either serving time or are likely to be convicted.
thelordthygod666 about 1 year ago
Answer
1/ Child procurer for Jeffrey Epstein
2/ Fentanyl dealer at an elementary school
3/ Fox news room staffer
Question: Which three former jobs are most likely to keep you from getting hired by a new employer.
ShadowMaster about 1 year ago
They could come forward and say tearfully, “We lied.” like Jimmy Swaggart said “I have sinned.” and then go on with business as usual and not lose a single avid viewer. That is the Cult of Fox News.
fritzoid Premium Member about 1 year ago
New theme song for Fox News, to be played every half hour:
“How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I’ve Been a Liar All My Life”
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 1 year ago
That’s all it takes, a little selective camera work.
charliekane about 1 year ago
Don’t quite catch the half of it.
Radish the wordsmith about 1 year ago
FOX = Fake News!
willie_mctell about 1 year ago
Quoting out of context is a way of life at Fox.
Sojourner about 1 year ago
Huh, and not a word about the blatant lies issued from the White House, Dem poliTICKans, and MSM “news” about Jan. 6. Nope, just “Look over there! Trump!” LOL… No one disagrees that thronging the Capitol Building and entering it was a smart idea. But to persistently claim that 5 officers were killed that day by protesters (none were killed), to insist it was the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War – the most deadly war America ever fought, that pitted brother against brother, with an estimated 750,000 dead resulting from the war, which was almost 2.4% of the nation’s population – to withhold video footage from attorneys of the accused trespassers for 2 years, and then to call for the revealing of that footage to be censored (in violation of the 1st Amendment), is propaganda, suppression of exculpatory evidence (a felony), and it would also seem to violate 18 U.S.C. § 1001. That federal statute makes it a crime to “knowingly and willfully . . . make[] any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation” in the course of ‘any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch’ of the federal government." There’s no requirement that the statement be under oath. Curious that no Leftist political cartoonists appear to want to comment on any of that.
nyg16 about 1 year ago
they simply tell their brainwashed viewers what they want to hear – LIES!
tee929 about 1 year ago
They don’t care but as long as 51% of the voters to care, he will die a bitter old man.
comixbomix about 1 year ago
The very definition of “dumbing things down”.
Jack7528 about 1 year ago
Not sure where Davis is going with this one.
jvscanlan Premium Member about 1 year ago
Fox’s solution to its problem with lying after texts are exposed: Don’t text.
pamela welch Premium Member about 1 year ago
That is exactly what FOX/Ftucker did — Well done, Matt ♥
Birdman47 about 1 year ago
Take anything you see on TV with a grain of salt. Anything can be twisted and altered digitally. The same can apply to what you see or think you see with your own eyes.
Birdman47 about 1 year ago
Most advertising is misleading or false. This statement is ‘UP TO’ 100% true.Believing this ‘COULD’ change your life (not WILL change your life). Check out advertisements carefully because their wording is NOT promises and WILL stand up in court.
olebear53 about 1 year ago
Good visual for the Overton Window. What is wrong with showing more video for context. I have seen what was shown by the committee and what was shown by Tucker. I am hoping all the videos are put on the internet for all to see and then use their brains to determine what happened. Those whose beat cops should be charged with violence against police, those who broke windows, doors, and other furniture be charged with vandalism and the rest just fined for trespassing.
terryminor848 about 1 year ago
So if I punch you in the face, I can say it was a pat on the back.
meetinthemiddle about 1 year ago
Just like Fox “conveniently” editing trump out of all the photos with Epstein…
estes.house.account about 1 year ago
You certainly seem to think you know a lot about this. Maybe you are a “know it all”?
artjohn42 about 1 year ago
Dear Sojourner: The January 6 riot, even though it was basically a massive temper tantrum by Magatt toddlers who weren’t getting their way, was a dangerous and serious event. People did die. Plus, according to your quote of Federal law, former President Trump should be up on charges since nearly everything he said while in office was a lie. Are you advocating for his incarceration? I could definitely agree with you if so.