The War on Journalism

[WillPower]

The UO journalism department literally sell themselves as *story tellers* who are *changing the world*.

"...skilled communicators have the power to inform the public, influence legislation, and inspire change."

"Inspiring" and "changing" is not what journalists are supposed to do, nor are they supposed to be workign to *influence legislation*.

They are supposed to provide the facts, free of bias. Otherwise, they aren't journalists, they're OP ED writers. Or lobbyists, depending on the situation.

Journalism and Communication

It's all about advertising revenue. In print media the only page that didn't get ads with stories placed around them was the front page. Ad placement is very important in digital media....Fox is on what's called "hard breaks" meaning they will cut away to advertising whether the host or guest is in the middle of a sentence or not. The Rat Media can't survive without Trump and they should remember that when calling for his impeachment. He's their business model, their drawing card, their "what he did/said today" tease. When he pokes them they howl....when he calls them the enemy of the people they get all chesty and claim they're democracy's defenders while lying through their gleaming capped-teeth.

 

[JimBowie1958]

The UO journalism department literally sell themselves as *story tellers* who are *changing the world*.

Is that anything like Uno?

 

[koshergrl]

The UO journalism department literally sell themselves as *story tellers* who are *changing the world*.

"...skilled communicators have the power to inform the public, influence legislation, and inspire change."

"Inspiring" and "changing" is not what journalists are supposed to do, nor are they supposed to be workign to *influence legislation*.

They are supposed to provide the facts, free of bias. Otherwise, they aren't journalists, they're OP ED writers. Or lobbyists, depending on the situation.

Journalism and Communication

It's all about advertising revenue. In print media the only page that didn't get ads with stories placed around them was the front page. Ad placement is very important in digital media....Fox is on what's called "hard breaks" meaning they will cut away to advertising whether the host or guest is in the middle of a sentence or not. The Rat Media can't survive without Trump and they should remember that when calling for his impeachment. He's their business model, their drawing card, their "what he did/said today" tease. When he pokes them they howl....when he calls them the enemy of the people they get all chesty and claim they're democracy's defenders while lying through their gleaming capped-teeth.

And that is unethical, and is not what freedom of the press is about.

 

[Coyote]

The UO journalism department literally sell themselves as *story tellers* who are *changing the world*.

"...skilled communicators have the power to inform the public, influence legislation, and inspire change."

"Inspiring" and "changing" is not what journalists are supposed to do, nor are they supposed to be workign to *influence legislation*.

They are supposed to provide the facts, free of bias. Otherwise, they aren't journalists, they're OP ED writers. Or lobbyists, depending on the situation.

Journalism and Communication

Well that ru,es out Fox, Brietbart, PJmedia, and Alex Jones.

 

[Coyote]

‘Enemy of the people’: Trump’s war on the media is a page from Nixon’s playbook

The US president’s allies are reportedly carrying out “oppo research” – usually reserved for rival politicians – to compile dossiers on individual reporters in an attempt to discredit them. It is the latest front in Trump’s war on the media, which he has identified as a bigger adversary even than political challengers in next year’s election.

“Our real opponent is not the Democrats, or the dwindling number of Republicans that lost their way and got left behind, our primary opponent is the Fake News Media,” Trump tweeted this week.

The Axios website reported Trump’s supporters are seeking to raise at least $2m to investigate reporters and editors of the New York Times, Washington Post and other media organizations, according to a three-page fundraising pitch.

“The group claims it will slip damaging information about reporters and editors to ‘friendly media outlets’, such as Breitbart, and traditional media, if possible,” Axios said.

Both Axios and an earlier report in the New York Times identified Arthur Schwartz, a Republican consultant close to Donald Trump Jr and Steve Bannon, as a leading figure in the effort to take out and potentially end the careers of journalists perceived as critical.​

In other words...criticism will not be tolerated.

 

[pismoe]

'NPR' is just as bad . Besides that if a person only uses them for key words and clues on what to look for on the Web , well they do serve a purpose . I mean hey, I heard the name 'kashoogy' , maybe on 'npr' or on this board . After that the information flowed after I looked for link . No need for some spinning 'npr' or FOX or Alex Jones info reporter or reporterette Coyote .

 

[Coyote]

Press freedom is declining worldwide and media mergers are part of the problem

According to the WPFI, in 2018, press freedom in 74 percent of countries is either problematic, bad or very bad (see Figure 1). In 2002, the first year RSF calculated the WPFI, press freedom in only 45 percent of countries was categorized as problematic, bad, or very bad.

Figure 1: Distribution of World Press Freedom Index Scores (2018)

Source: "); background-size: 1px 1px; background-position: 0px calc(1em + 1px); background-repeat: repeat no-repeat;">Reporters without Borders
“Hostility towards the media from political leaders is no longer limited to authoritarian countries such as Turkey (ranked 157th out of 180 countries, down two ranks from 2017) and Egypt (161st), where “media-phobia” is now so pronounced that journalists are routinely accused of terrorism and all those who don’t offer loyalty are arbitrarily imprisoned,” reports RSF. “More and more democratically-elected leaders no longer see the media as part of democracy’s essential underpinning, but as an adversary to which they openly display their aversion.”

While citing President Donald Trump as one of the most visible culprits in verbally attacking journalists, RSF’s deepest concern is directed towards younger democracies.

“The line separating verbal violence from physical violence is dissolving. In the Philippines (ranked 133rd, down six from 2017), President Rodrigo Duterte not only constantly insults reporters but has also warned them that they “are not exempted from assassination,” says RSF. “In India (down two ranks to 138th), hate speech targeting journalists is shared and amplified on social networks, often by troll armies in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pay. In each of these countries, at least four journalists were gunned down in cold blood in the space of a year.”

Though physical attacks on U.S. journalists are still rare, the murder of five Maryland journalists last June being a sad exception, press freedom in the U.S. has nonetheless experienced an almost monotonic decline since 2002 (see Figures 2 and 3; high WPFI scores indicate lower levels of press freedom). Only a two-year interlude immediately before and after the 2008 presidential election saw the U.S. score significantly improve.

 

[Jitss617]

The abduction and likely death of Kashoggi. A surprisingly sycophantic attitude from an American President known for cosying to autocrats. It must be “rogue assassins”...or something. Or something.

To abduct a person from a consulate on another nation’s territory...against that nation’s laws, represents a new and much more dangerous assault on journalistic freedom. In fact...I think it is unheard of. And it puts the US in a tricky position. Saudi Arabia is our ally. But a free media and the rights of journalists to report, and to hold their governments responsible has long been an underpinning of American Democracy. We have censored allies before for bad behavior...withheld sales for example.

We are witnessing a demise journalistic freedomof around the world journalists are being threatened, killed and jailed for trying to do their jobs. They depend on bigger more powerful countries to look out for their rights should authoritarian states come down on them.

If we kow tow to the Saudi’s over this, what does that tell other dictators and what does it say to our values?

How about the war in the president ? I tune in to all networks.. democrats never have a republican on that can debate what trump is saying. It’s all just a 24 hours of bullying. It’s a joke.. HIRE REPUBLICANS! What are you afraid of .. democrats are waging a war on Information

 

[koshergrl]

The UO journalism department literally sell themselves as *story tellers* who are *changing the world*.

"...skilled communicators have the power to inform the public, influence legislation, and inspire change."

"Inspiring" and "changing" is not what journalists are supposed to do, nor are they supposed to be workign to *influence legislation*.

They are supposed to provide the facts, free of bias. Otherwise, they aren't journalists, they're OP ED writers. Or lobbyists, depending on the situation.

Journalism and Communication

Well that ru,es out Fox, Brietbart, PJmedia, and Alex Jones.

1. Alex Jones is honest about his bias.
2. Kindly link the times that Breitbart has gone to press with something categorically false, and how many times they've either printed retractions or been sued for lying.
3. PJmedia? Again, show me what specific story they lied in. And again, they don't pretend to be anything other than a conservative news company..

My point, however, is that the schools TEACH the fake journalists to lie, to spin stories, for the purpose of influencing the law and pushing a narrative. They don't even pretend that they're teaching journalists to report facts for the purpose of informing people.

 

[koshergrl]

Idiot leftists think that because a media source has a stated bias, they are incapable of being truthful.

That's because they have been brainwashed to expect dishonesty as the *norm*.

 

[WillPower]

Press freedom is declining worldwide and media mergers are part of the problem

According to the WPFI, in 2018, press freedom in 74 percent of countries is either problematic, bad or very bad (see Figure 1). In 2002, the first year RSF calculated the WPFI, press freedom in only 45 percent of countries was categorized as problematic, bad, or very bad.

Figure 1: Distribution of World Press Freedom Index Scores (2018)

Source: "); background-size: 1px 1px; background-position: 0px calc(1em + 1px); background-repeat: repeat no-repeat;">Reporters without Borders
“Hostility towards the media from political leaders is no longer limited to authoritarian countries such as Turkey (ranked 157th out of 180 countries, down two ranks from 2017) and Egypt (161st), where “media-phobia” is now so pronounced that journalists are routinely accused of terrorism and all those who don’t offer loyalty are arbitrarily imprisoned,” reports RSF. “More and more democratically-elected leaders no longer see the media as part of democracy’s essential underpinning, but as an adversary to which they openly display their aversion.”

While citing President Donald Trump as one of the most visible culprits in verbally attacking journalists, RSF’s deepest concern is directed towards younger democracies.

“The line separating verbal violence from physical violence is dissolving. In the Philippines (ranked 133rd, down six from 2017), President Rodrigo Duterte not only constantly insults reporters but has also warned them that they “are not exempted from assassination,” says RSF. “In India (down two ranks to 138th), hate speech targeting journalists is shared and amplified on social networks, often by troll armies in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pay. In each of these countries, at least four journalists were gunned down in cold blood in the space of a year.”

Though physical attacks on U.S. journalists are still rare, the murder of five Maryland journalists last June being a sad exception, press freedom in the U.S. has nonetheless experienced an almost monotonic decline since 2002 (see Figures 2 and 3; high WPFI scores indicate lower levels of press freedom). Only a two-year interlude immediately before and after the 2008 presidential election saw the U.S. score significantly improve.

You peddle lies and sedition long enough and you're not going to be believed or allowed to continue it. Like I said before, Trump has shown the Swamp Media for what they are....lying traitors. It's less tolerated in foreign countries and they're getting what they're getting by copying our sleaze merchants. Return to objective, honest, well-sourced stories and you have nothing to worry about from Trump or us.

 

[koshergrl]

Still waiting for the list of proven lies by Breitbart.

Won't happen.

Should I run the proven lies by NYT, MoveOn, CNN, NBS, ABC, MSNBC?
Eh?

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell apologizes, retracts report on Trump finances

COLOSSAL FAKE NEWS: NBC Issues Correction On Cohen Wiretapping Report

NBC News issues correction on Grant-Lee coverage after Trump balks

Three journalists leaving CNN after retracted article

CNN issues correction after Comey statement contradicts reporting

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...he-danger-of-relying-on-one-anonymous-source/

New York Times issues embarrassing correction after botching story attacking Trump’s tax plan

NYT Makes Major Correction That Undermines Its Big Brett Kavanaugh Story

 

[Coyote]

Press freedom is declining worldwide and media mergers are part of the problem

According to the WPFI, in 2018, press freedom in 74 percent of countries is either problematic, bad or very bad (see Figure 1). In 2002, the first year RSF calculated the WPFI, press freedom in only 45 percent of countries was categorized as problematic, bad, or very bad.

Figure 1: Distribution of World Press Freedom Index Scores (2018)

Source: "); background-size: 1px 1px; background-position: 0px calc(1em + 1px); background-repeat: repeat no-repeat;">Reporters without Borders
“Hostility towards the media from political leaders is no longer limited to authoritarian countries such as Turkey (ranked 157th out of 180 countries, down two ranks from 2017) and Egypt (161st), where “media-phobia” is now so pronounced that journalists are routinely accused of terrorism and all those who don’t offer loyalty are arbitrarily imprisoned,” reports RSF. “More and more democratically-elected leaders no longer see the media as part of democracy’s essential underpinning, but as an adversary to which they openly display their aversion.”

While citing President Donald Trump as one of the most visible culprits in verbally attacking journalists, RSF’s deepest concern is directed towards younger democracies.

“The line separating verbal violence from physical violence is dissolving. In the Philippines (ranked 133rd, down six from 2017), President Rodrigo Duterte not only constantly insults reporters but has also warned them that they “are not exempted from assassination,” says RSF. “In India (down two ranks to 138th), hate speech targeting journalists is shared and amplified on social networks, often by troll armies in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pay. In each of these countries, at least four journalists were gunned down in cold blood in the space of a year.”

Though physical attacks on U.S. journalists are still rare, the murder of five Maryland journalists last June being a sad exception, press freedom in the U.S. has nonetheless experienced an almost monotonic decline since 2002 (see Figures 2 and 3; high WPFI scores indicate lower levels of press freedom). Only a two-year interlude immediately before and after the 2008 presidential election saw the U.S. score significantly improve.

You peddle lies and sedition long enough and you're not going to be believed or allowed to continue it. Like I said before, Trump has shown the Swamp Media for what they are....lying traitors. It's less tolerated in foreign countries and they're getting what they're getting by copying our sleaze merchants. Return to objective, honest, well-sourced stories and you have nothing to worry about from Trump or us.

You must miss the old days of Pravda

 

[Coyote]

Still waiting for the list of proven lies by Breitbart.

Won't happen.

Should I run the proven lies by NYT, MoveOn, CNN, NBS, ABC, MSNBC?
Eh?

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell apologizes, retracts report on Trump finances

COLOSSAL FAKE NEWS: NBC Issues Correction On Cohen Wiretapping Report

NBC News issues correction on Grant-Lee coverage after Trump balks

Three journalists leaving CNN after retracted article

CNN issues correction after Comey statement contradicts reporting

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...he-danger-of-relying-on-one-anonymous-source/

New York Times issues embarrassing correction after botching story attacking Trump’s tax plan

NYT Makes Major Correction That Undermines Its Big Brett Kavanaugh Story

Notice something unusual? They print retractions and corrections.

Fox? Brietbart?

Breitbart's file

Editor Admits Breitbart Publishes Fake News

10 Most Despicable Stories Breitbart Published Under Bannon

Breitbart Archives - FactCheck.org

 

[WillPower]

You must miss the old days of Pravda

You're the communist not me, and if that's a tall flash to you, maybe you should know what you're talking about for once. Izvestia is the word you're looking for...Pravada was a party organ, Izvestia was, and still is, the supposed voice of the Russian government. Now put a "funny" under this post and pretend you know better....hint, you don't.

 

[Correll]

Freedom and the Media 2019: A Downward Spiral

• Freedom of the media has been deteriorating around the world over the past decade.
• In some of the most influential democracies in the world, populist leaders have overseen concerted attempts to throttle the independence of the media sector.
• While the threats to global media freedom are real and concerning in their own right, their impact on the state of democracy is what makes them truly dangerous.

The fundamental right to seek and disseminate information through an independent press is under attack, and part of the assault has come from an unexpected source. Elected leaders in many democracies, who should be press freedom’s staunchest defenders, have made explicit attempts to silence critical media voices and strengthen outlets that serve up favorable coverage. The trend is linked to a global decline in democracy itself: The erosion of press freedom is both a symptom of and a contributor to the breakdown of other democratic institutions and principles, a fact that makes it especially alarming.

According to Freedom House’s Freedom in the World data, media freedom has been deteriorating around the world over the past decade, with new forms of repression taking hold in open societies and authoritarian states alike. The trend is most acute in Europe, previously a bastion of well-established freedoms, and in Eurasia and the Middle East, where many of the world’s worst dictatorships are concentrated. If democratic powers cease to support media independence at home and impose no consequences for its restriction abroad, the free press corps could be in danger of virtual extinction.

And this is on reason why Kashogi’s murder should matter.

You know what really makes this claim credible? THe complete lack of any examples.


Way to avoid getting lose in the weeds. Good job.

 

[Coyote]

You must miss the old days of Pravda

You're the communist not me, and if that's a tall flash to you, maybe you should know what you're talking about for once. Izvestia is the word you're looking for...Pravada was a party organ, Izvestia was, and still is, the supposed voice of the Russian government. Now put a "funny" under this post and pretend you know better....hint, you don't.

You are funny. Have you considered a role in comedy?

In the meantime, Russia might better suit your ideological leanings, it seems the idea of a free and open media makes you nervous.

 

[Coyote]

Freedom and the Media 2019: A Downward Spiral

• Freedom of the media has been deteriorating around the world over the past decade.
• In some of the most influential democracies in the world, populist leaders have overseen concerted attempts to throttle the independence of the media sector.
• While the threats to global media freedom are real and concerning in their own right, their impact on the state of democracy is what makes them truly dangerous.

The fundamental right to seek and disseminate information through an independent press is under attack, and part of the assault has come from an unexpected source. Elected leaders in many democracies, who should be press freedom’s staunchest defenders, have made explicit attempts to silence critical media voices and strengthen outlets that serve up favorable coverage. The trend is linked to a global decline in democracy itself: The erosion of press freedom is both a symptom of and a contributor to the breakdown of other democratic institutions and principles, a fact that makes it especially alarming.

According to Freedom House’s Freedom in the World data, media freedom has been deteriorating around the world over the past decade, with new forms of repression taking hold in open societies and authoritarian states alike. The trend is most acute in Europe, previously a bastion of well-established freedoms, and in Eurasia and the Middle East, where many of the world’s worst dictatorships are concentrated. If democratic powers cease to support media independence at home and impose no consequences for its restriction abroad, the free press corps could be in danger of virtual extinction.

And this is on reason why Kashogi’s murder should matter.

You know what really makes this claim credible? THe complete lack of any examples.


Way to avoid getting lose in the weeds. Good job.

You know what makes you credible? The complete lack of any evidence you checked out the link.

Plenty of examples there.

 

[sparky]

I find the entire 'fake news' contingent disingenuous , if not mired in some orwellian congintive dissonance.

there exists very little that we can not verify from multiple sources on this soul s*cking device

redactions are almost instantaneous.

so it comes down to the bullsh*tters , and where their twisted belief systems lead them

or, in the case of Trumpsters, where they've been led

~S~

 

[Billiejeens]

You must miss the old days of Pravda

You're the communist not me, and if that's a tall flash to you, maybe you should know what you're talking about for once. Izvestia is the word you're looking for...Pravada was a party organ, Izvestia was, and still is, the supposed voice of the Russian government. Now put a "funny" under this post and pretend you know better....hint, you don't.

You are funny. Have you considered a role in comedy?

In the meantime, Russia might better suit your ideological leanings, it seems the idea of a free and open media makes you nervous.

You are the one that wants an only partisan press.
Normal people, including our president want a free and fair press.