Our National Media Don't Deserve Their 'Mainstream' Title

[Stephanie]

The mainstream media has become a enemy to us people, get your news elsewhere


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By REP. LAMAR SMITH
Posted 04/23/2012 07:15 PM ET


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inShare.The modern encyclopedia Wikipedia says, "the term 'mainstream' media denotes those generally reflective of the prevailing currents of thought, influence or activity."

But the opinions expressed by the media are neither widespread nor accepted by the majority of Americans. To call today's national media "mainstream" is inaccurate. They are better described as the "liberal" national media. Regardless, the term "mainstream" should be dropped.

According to a Gallup poll, 55% of Americans have little or no confidence in the national media to report fully, accurately and fairly. Americans are right to be skeptical about the news they receive.

How can something be considered "mainstream" if the majority of people lack confidence in it?

Journalists and the public have very different views regarding illegal immigration, for example.

In a Pew Research Center Poll, fewer than one in five journalists said they thought "reducing illegal immigration" was a "top priority." Yet over half the American people rated illegal immigration reduction as a "top priority."

Gun control is another issue where the national media are not "mainstream." According to a study by the University of Connecticut's Department of Public Policy, only 25% of journalists listed the Second Amendment "right to own firearms" as being "essential." A Gallup poll conducted last year shows public support for the right to bear arms to be at an all-time high of 73%.

In 2008, Investor's Business Daily found that an analysis of federal records showed the amount of money journalists contributed in the 2008 election cycle favored Democrats by a 15:1 ratio over Republicans. Two-hundred thirty-five journalists donated to Democrats, only 20 gave to Republicans.

read is all here.
The Media's Opinions Are Neither Widespread Nor Accepted By The Majority Of Americans - Investors.com

 

[konradv]

Who started calling them the MSM, anyway? Until the wingnuts started bleating with regularity, they were just called " media".

 

[buckeye45_73]

I like the drive by media. That's what they are. They NEVER ask democrats follow up questions, just let whatever they say stand.