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Fox News Has a Long History of Reporting Bias

If you enjoyed watching Robert Greenwald's blistering documentary, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices, you'll probably also want to set aside some time to review his earlier film, Outfoxed: Rupert Murdock's War on Journalism.

This 78-minute documentary takes on Rupert Murdock, most widely known as the owner of the controversial Fox News Channel, a cable outlet that, more often than not, promotes a right-wing political bias.

The more interesting theme, however, is how the opinions of one Australian man influence the day-to-day operations of some 100 cable networks besides Fox News, 40 TV stations and book imprints, nine satellite TV networks and 175 newspapers, skewing public discourse all over the world, and especially in America.




Dr. Mercola's Comment:

Some might think that I am a left-wing liberal for posting this article because Fox is the only "balance" to the traditional left-wing media. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. I recognize that nearly all media has bias and is not fair at times.

However, after personally experiencing how they distorted the truth when they interviewed me a few weeks ago, I am convinced that they need to replace their slogan "fair and balanced" with "deception and distortion."

I am not a Democrat and I am not a Republican, but I am an advocate of the truth. If you take the time to actually view this video and NOT comment on the headline, then you will likely reach the conclusion that Fox has really stepped over the line in their behavior, so much so that some people actually call them "Fix"  of "Faux" News.

Again, avoid focusing on the partisan politics but view it to see how they clearly manipulate and distort the facts.

Regarding my political associations though, just so we set the record straight, I firmly believe in Libertarianism, which is why I am strongly in favor of Dr. Ron Paul running for president. He is a strong advocate for minimal government intervention and decreasing government interference in health care.

Interestingly, a recent survey showed that for those who watch TV (I don't), viewers of the Daily Show and Colbert on Comedy Central were the smartest and those who watched Fox were the least knowledgeable.

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BY rundiddy   
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FOX news is pretty much the lone representative of the right and necessary to bring some sort of balance to the primarily liberal media outlets.
 
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BY PillowsForSoldiers.com   
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Author of the Article [ Posted on May 01, 2007 ]
 
Have to be careful about saying Fox News is "right winged biased" The propoganda and liesi n the report about you is "left wing". Conservatives and Libertarians have their eyes open and will wholeheartedly listen to you Dr. Mercola. It is the left that is brainwashed, full of hate and so afriad of the truth, because they are invested in lies and deception.

To all . . . remember the beauty of the constitution . . . you have INDIVIDUAL, INALIENABLE, rights. Use them. Use your head, educate yourself and make your own health decisions. If you want to put your health in the hands of the allopathic medical industry, MD's, the AMA and the FDA. etc., be prepared for the consequences. Ultimately it is your choice what you put in your mouth and swallow. And that is why I like the education Dr. Mercola invests in us, for free no less. I personally would chose Dr. Mercola's advice over any prescription writing MD.

Now Dr. Mercola, be careful not to alienate your conservative friends here and get a little more educated on the difference between liberals and conservatives. Conservatives strive for the truth. Your insinuations that we don't are offensive and I want the truth and most thinking conservatives are very aware of the lies and deceit the come from the medical, drug therapy industry. We are on your side. Keep us there.

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BY Larry   
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rundiddy
Can you prove that all the other media outlets are primarily liberal?  Most of the media is owned by 5 very large corporations.  I don't think corporate America has ever been accused of being too liberal.

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BY ChrisK   
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larry - there are numerous studies that show the mainstream press leans significantly to the left....and votes that way.  You have to be blind, deaf, or both not to see it, as well.  Plus, where do all the major networks get their news stories???  Mostly from the New York Times.  If you think they are unbiased, I've got some beach front property in Arkansas for a really good price.  It's funny how everyone that claims Fox is right leaning (and they are), don't see that same bias for ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, etc.  I guess they've been that way for so long, it's considered "the center".

Also, stop the canard about corporations.  Yes, big companies own most major networks, but they are not running them.  Mainly, elitist New Yorker's are running them...many with Democrat ties and mighty proud to say so.  Does Mark Halperin ring a bell?  How bout Ted Turner? (granted, he's not at CNN anymore, but I'm sure some of his minions are).  Shall we talk about Russert (Dem activist), Stephanopolus (I'm sure you know where he came from), Dan Rather, etc., etc.  And it "ain't" called 60 "Liberal" Minutes because they lean to the right.

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Author of the Article [ Posted on May 01, 2007 ]
 
For hundreds of years if not more the establishment and vested interests have attempted to prevent change. They now attempt to infiltrate and use the regulatory structures to change things to their benefit.

To do so they seek to influence people from medical college throughout their careers. The only way to challenge these people is through facts: to illustrate how their claims are weak, that medical knowledge has massive limitations, the clinical trial and approval process is based upon inaccurate assumptions, and that their products have inherent dangers and that the dangers outweigh the benefits.

At this time their appears to be the beginning of a co-ordinated attempt to counter the advances being made by complementary health and the anti-pharmaceuticals lobby.

The work that you do to challenge their claims is invaluable. If it was not for people like you they would not be held accountable for their actions.
Keep up the good work.

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BY Christopher Gussa "The Herb Doc"