Out of the Mouths of ... Catholics

This comes as no surprise. I offer it up to illustrate the fact that, when it comes to the print and television media, nothing has changed. Those who participate are still considered anti-American commie pinkos. And deservedly so.

A study:

AMERICANS SLAM NEWS MEDIA ON BELIEVABILITY
Sacred Heart University News

Americans see:

● Growing media attempts to influence public opinion and policies
● Poor quality
● A strong liberal bent in most media
● Fox News, CNN and NBC as the most accurate

Fairfield, Conn.—A Sacred Heart University Poll found significantly declining percentages of Americans saying they believe all or most of media news reporting. In the current national poll, just 19.6% of those surveyed could say they believe all or most news media reporting. This is down from 27.4% in 2003. Just under one-quarter, 23.9%, in 2007 said they believe little or none of reporting while 55.3% suggested they believe some media news reporting.

“The fact that an astonishing percentage of Americans see biases and partisanship in their mainstream news sources suggests an active and critical consumer of information in the U.S.” stated James Castonguay, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of SHU’s Department of Media Studies & Digital Culture. “The availability of alternative viewpoints and news sources through the Internet no doubt contributes to the increased skepticism about the objectivity of profit-driven news outlets owned by large conglomerates,” he continued.

The perception is growing among Americans that the news media attempts to influence public opinion – from 79.3% strongly or somewhat agreeing in 2003 to 87.6% in 2007. (link)

On that last point, I remember long ago some TV talk show hosting several successful women from different professions and from various points around the country. One of them was then-ABC News reporter/anchor Carole Simpson*. One of the questions she was asked by an audience member had to do with the reason for her having gotten into journalism. Her reply (in so many words): "To make the world a better place."

Journalism - a tool to affect social change.

It's been downhill for this bunch since that mindset took hold in the 60's and 70's.

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Carole Simpson made the news not long ago when she announced her endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Nothing changes.