In truth knowing how the medias spin or squelch items that do not agree with their particular persuasion, how is it they are still credible with the public. Hardly any news is presented minus the bias exorcising of some of the essential information to obtain a accurate idea of what is actually going on with each and ever report. The shooting in Arizona is a perfect example. They vilified, they pilloried, they out right lied.
Wise up, research stuff you care about for yourself, usually it is possible to piece it together ... it takes time, effort, caring, and thought. MO.
I am afraid self education is a thing of the past. My son is a recent graduate and he tells me he never say such ignorance as his peers.
People in their early twenties actually cite Wikipedia!