Proof Positive (Examples to cite when someone denies there is a MSM bias)

Granddaddy Long Legs ^

[cchandler]

I have a few friends who think that liberal media bias is a conservative myth. They obstinately cling to the explanation that biased people see bias in the news when they're offended by the target of the story. I'm willing to concede that their argument has merit, but it doesn't invalidate the claim that the collective American press is slanted to the left.

When I present them with countless examples of skewed reporting, they always retreat to debunking the ridiculous idea of there being a secret journalistic society that coordinates hit pieces and represses news benefitting Republicans. I repeatedly describe how bias is in the mind of the reporter - not in an editorial guideline. I explain that it lurks in the realms of unnecessary and selective labels like arch-conservative, right wing ideologue and staunch traditionalist. These labels give the impression that the Republicans represent something out of the ordinary, and thus bear the burden of proof for their beliefs.

I explain that most journalists put a negative spin on non-liberal ideals and accentuate the negative regarding events and ideas that come under the Republicans' sphere of influence.

They always argue that no journalists are out to get the Republicans; "They're just reporting the news, which happens to always be bad when a Republican is President."

Well my friends, you don't have to listen to me anymore. Here are the word's from the dragon's mouth.....

[cchandler]

Considering that the press is largely made up of liberals, you'd think they'd seek out therapy and support groups for their bias problem instead of denying it.