Liberals and Atheists Smarter?

[GlenBarrington]

Originally Posted by Sonny Blount

Yes, I think ratings and sensationalism still trump political leanings at the moment.

It astounds me that anybody who has ever read or heard a story they have some involvement or knowledge of, typically wind up frustrated about the accuracy of the story, and yet they continue to believe that all the other stories are in any way accurate.

A better indication of bias is probably found in what is not reported.

All your points though, are reason enough to feel contempt for journalism in general and be suspicious of those who practice it. As a discipline it is in a tragic, and I fear, an ultimately fatal decline.

Which is worse? To have your character ruined by someone with a political agenda? Or by someone so lazy that they can't be bothered check what is given them? OR, by someone who has an amoral contempt for you and who secretly believes the sole reason for your existence is to be a canvas that they can color any way they think will sell?

True, journalism has never been what it used to be. But it's all so sleazy any more.

[TGS]

Originally Posted by GlenBarrington

True, journalism has never been what it used to be. But it's all so sleazy any more.

Just as a matter of logic, journalism necessarily was what it used to be