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What is the chief argument of those who say that there is a liberal bias in the media? Where would one look
for it? What are some of the signs that it is there?
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The main argument as stated in the "pro" side, is represented as a "biased" side or selected stereotype for
both the liberal and conservative point of views. On the liberal side there is a "safety blanket" when it comes
to views of politics; meaning that there is hardly any negativity shown on this side. "Democratic proposal is
labeled as 'mainstream, thoughtful,' and 'fair'." While the conservative side has a bias on the other side of
the spectrum, "every Republican one [] is labeled as 'radical,' and 'mean-spirited'..." This bias would be
noticed easily in the "pro" statement as the issues are seen mostly on the "right-wing" (Republican), but
hardly on the "left-wing" (Democrat). All of the signs are displayed in media and basic socialization. There is
no avoiding it through communication there is the spread of ideas, so if there is a bias shown, then that is
what a person would pick up, had he/she been misinformed on the matter.

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What is the chief argument of those who say that there is no liberal bias in the media? What accounts for
the widespread claim that there is? How do liberals themselves contribute to conservative dominance?
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The main argument for the absence of liberal bias, as stated in the "con" argument, is that the conservative
side is being attacked too heavily by a group run by those who try to create the bias when there is none. For
instance, the con argument mentions that "there is, of course, a liberal media as well... feel a much greater
obligation to offer balance to their dominant opinion," giving way to the fact that bias is not necessarily
there, but is created by the opposing side to "bring down" the conservative side in order for people to favor
the liberal side; more towards the brainwashing side. The widespread clain of there being bias is just one
generation to the next spreading ideas and influencing people to "pick a side." Again, with liberals trying to
voice their opinion, there must be some high level of public awareness which is achieved by the liberals
through liberal media.

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The gravest problem with debates is that the sides frequently talk past each other. What arguments
advanced by the Pro side are ignored by those who deny a liberal media bias?
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Most arguments made by the "pro" side are based on the history of the conservative side, for example:
"various republicans have belonged to racially restricted golf clubs..." explains that liberalists are trying to
generate and instill a bias into those on that side. Even the simple fact of favoring the liberal side over the
"conservative" side shows bias as explained here: "The liberal side is presented as the opinion of neutral
experts, while the opposing opinion is always carefully labeled 'conservative..." These arguments made show
an obvious bias to which the con side does not contest against, the denial is not based on these points, but
rather overlooked by the con side.

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What arguments advanced by the Con side are ignored by those who claim that there is a liberal media
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One main argument is made about the members of the "left-wing" (more liberal) being more judgmental
towards one another, there is mockery being spread within the group and is not the case on the "right-wing."
The right side there is an "unrelenting, unmodulated, tightly orchestrated cry of 'liberal bias!'." These
arguments made are overlooked by both sides and are not, even in the slightest manner, contested.

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Give one example of liberal bias from yesterdays newspapers or TV newscasts. Be specific and give full
citations.
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I read a newspaper (September 25, 2013) from the New York Times on funding ObamaCare. The Speaker
was a senate republican that was angered by Mr Cruz's "yes" to the proposal of ObamaCare. The republicans
give this argument a side to where it is more conservative, however the article itself leans more to the liberal
side because of the way the article mentions the conservative points of view and actions. For example, the
Obamacare is being mentioned as "gutted."
"The Senate on Wednesday moved toward approving legislation to keep the government open without
gutting the health care law..."
The Article is seen as a republican side's violent attack instead of a rebuttle making the statement .
Lowrey, Annie, ed. "A New Senator Stops Talking, and a Vote On Spending Nears." Nytimes.com
New York Times, 25 Sept. 2013. Web. 25 Sept. 2013.
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Give one example of conservative bias from yesterdays newspapers or TV newscasts. Be specific and give
full citations.
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On september 26 2013 there was an article posted on treaties and guns on Fox News. This article is most
definitely leaning towards the conservative side because of the explanation of government regulation on
treaties and how they are followed, basically the article was shunning the idea of imposing any treaty, much
less a gun one from UN to US, simply because there seems to be a want for no government interference with
the enforcement of the treatyThere is no remorse it seems, as stated in this selection:
"Today, treaties are not just about international conduct. They seek to regulate how we raise our
children, how we treat the disabled, and how we manage our firearms market."
This statement is showing the negativity of such treaties, meaning that there is a "don't-want" goverment
intervention vibe going on in the article, clearly revealing a more conservative bias.

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Locate paper copies of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and
Fort Worth Star Telegram for a single day. Look at the front page only of each newspaper and use what you
see to fill in the following chart.

NYTimes

WSJ

WashPost

DMN

StarTelegram

National Defense, Military

Spending

Lib ____
Con____

Lib ___
Con___

Lib ___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Foreign Diplomatic
Relations

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Trade and the Economy

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Education, Education
Reform

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

National Political Debates,

Congress, the President

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Technology, Science,
Medicine

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib____
Con____

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Lib___
Con___

Natural Disasters

Local Politics, Events, and

Crime

Arts and Entertainment

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NYTimes

WSJ

WashPost

DMN

StarTelegram

National Defense, Military Spending

Lib __X_
Con___

Lib
__X_
Con___

Lib __X_
Con___

Lib___
Con_X__

Lib___
Con__X_

Foreign Diplomatic Relations

Lib__X__
Con___

Lib__X_
Con___

Lib__X_
Con___

Lib___
Con__X_

Lib___
Con_X__

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What other issues did you see covered that were not on the list?
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Topics on religion were not covered in the categories above. They were seen, however, in some of the media
networks.

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Was there a difference between the national and local papers in terms of the types of issues being covered?
Was there a difference between the national and local papers in terms of the liberal or conservative slant of
the way in which they covered issues? How can you explain any differences you observed?
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National networks are considered to be more towards the liberal side while the local networks have more of a
conservative slant. The major differences i pointed out were the facts that the local news only covers issues
at hand, small-time such as, crime in the area, real-estate, or what celebrities do to lose 1/2 a pound of
weight; and the national covers presidential elections, chambers of the senate, government as a whole

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Looking solely at the national papers, was there a difference in terms of the issues they chose to cover? Can
those differences be explained in ideological terms?
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Identify three functions of the media.

a. ___________________________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________________________
c ___________________________________________________________________________
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a)

Transfers information to the people about their Government.

b)

Reflect the people so that they may understand themselves in a social manner.

c)

Shapes the character thoughts and beliefs of those who support a certain political party.

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Identify three ways in which the American media differ from their European counterparts.
a. ___________________________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________________________
c ___________________________________________________________________________
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a)
All "Europian media are government owned" giving less availability for public opinion and variety as
opposed to American's privately owned networks. (eWorkbook pg.26)
b)
"Government restrictions on media are higher than" in America, but "can sue the media for libel and,
not infrequently, win. " (eWorkbook pg. 26)
c)

There is a much higher rate of fate and trust for the media in Europe although it is misplaced.

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Identify three ways in which local TV news typically differs from network newscasts.
a. ___________________________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________________________
c ___________________________________________________________________________
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a)
Local TV focuses on events from around the area. Local issues that leave the viewer with a mix of
emotion based on the story brought up, while national media focus on national issues, such as elections,
wars, and so on.
b)
Local TV are found to have more "Republican-leaning editorials" while the national media have more of
what are "considered Democratic-leaning" or liberal bias on their broadcasting networks. (eWorkbook pg. 27)
c)
The national media are "better educated, better paid, and more influental," in comparison to the local
news's small time issues in an area.

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Examine the Op-Ed page of todays New York Times. How many of the essays can be characterized as
being on the left? On the right?
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There are samples of essays that lean towards the conservative side considering there are articles that show
a conservative bias on them. Some examples are: Brazilians are fighting back american surveillance, house
leaders causing economic distress with an "absurd list of descredited demands," and "Have you heard the
latest about how bad the richest of the rich have it these days?" These examples all show the charactization
of the right side.

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Examine the Op-Ed page of todays Dallas Morning News. How many of the essays can be characterized as
being on the left? On the right?
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The essays represent a left wing side or liberal because some mention religion and togetherness like

in the article title posted from "Gordon Keith: Whats to hate about Dallas Atheist Church,"
explains a distress call against those who are attacking the togetherness of an atheist
church. Most of them veer towards the left side.

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Tie-breaker? Examine the Op-Ed page of the Washington Post. How many of the essays can be
characterized as being on the left? On the right?

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characterized as being on the left? On the right?

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After viewing the political cartoons there is a more leftward wing side to the washington post articles such as
the picture shown: (taken directly from washingtonpost.com, i take no credit.)

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Which of all these Op-Ed pieces struck you as most biased? Why?
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The Op-Ed piece on atheistic church in dallas struck the most biased because when it comes to a religious
point of view it is all based on belief and seldom facts. Therefore the article seemed to be completely biased
all on its own for the sake of one persuing their own religious viewpoint.

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