AP Headline:
Kerry Links Iraq War, U.S. Economic Woes
That is a factual headline which is still slanted. Another headline could just as easily be written that, combined with the above, would create a full picture. That headline would be:
Bush links War on Terror, Economic Security.
This article epitomizes why so many of us complain about media bias. At every mention of Kerry, they tell what he is doing. At every mention of Bush, there is something negative tossed in. I'm sure this is an example of the reporter not even realizing the bias he shows, but it doesn't change the fact that it is this type of reporting that drives people to Fox News, radio, and certain websites and blogs for their news.
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Not really. When I read most articles, I feel the story is slanted the other way - W's actions all have a positive spin, whereas Kerry's actions are all somewhat negative.
Not only the media, but your mindset can also cause misinterpretation. Maybe we should all screw the media's views and vote based on our thoughts and analysis.
Just turn on any 24-hour news channel and all you hear (sorry, all *I* hear) is ra-ra-ra about W. Swift boat crap is given so much coverage, but National Guard slacker is hardly ever mentioned. What are the facts? I went to Jon Stewart's show on the Comedy Central to find out. He is the only one I have seen who basically goes all out against the Republican messages. He should be made the Democratic Campaign Manager. Why is no one stepping up to him?
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