The mainstream media is a joke, really. Fox generally has less integrity than the rest, but if the trend continues, the other networks will follow Fox down the road of no objectivity and higher profits. Investigative journalism is basically dead, as Wikileaks has made painfully obvious, replaced by mandates to maintain access and not ruffle feathers. Discussion has been replaced by yelling matches with each side throwing out unverifiable blurbs and insults. Objectivity replaced by a combination of spouting talking points fed to them (Fox and the Republican party) or just unquestioning regurgitating of conventional wisdom in Washington.
Not to say there aren't bright spots. Rachel Maddow on MSNBC and Shepard Smith on FOX are two bright spots who don't attempt to be a moderate between both parties, rather they attempt to bring the news as they see objectively. Which will obviously paint some in a bad light from time to time.
However, in order to gain a real understand of what is going in the world, you need an internet connection and strong ability to comprehend and think critically about each topic. It's very daunting, and I feel for people trying to gain an understanding while working a full time job and raising a family. It's basically impossible.
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As you can see, I'm completely ridiculous.
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