I agree with you. Partisans want partisan news, because they think that's what's objective. There's a reason why they only watch Fox and OAN. But this cuts both ways. LIberals were eager to believe that Donald Trump colluded with Vladimir Putin to win the 2016 election, even though there was no evidence to support that belief. Even after…
I agree with you. Partisans want partisan news, because they think that's what's objective. There's a reason why they only watch Fox and OAN. But this cuts both ways. LIberals were eager to believe that Donald Trump colluded with Vladimir Putin to win the 2016 election, even though there was no evidence to support that belief. Even after the Mueller report!
Look, I'm an independent. I don't care much for either party. But I want fewer partisan news sources and more objective news sources. I'll still listen to NPR and watch Fox News (am I the only person on earth that does both?) But I can't take what they say at face value, because their objectives are narrative building to bolster their political preferences, not straight reporting of neutral facts.
I agree with you. Partisans want partisan news, because they think that's what's objective. There's a reason why they only watch Fox and OAN. But this cuts both ways. LIberals were eager to believe that Donald Trump colluded with Vladimir Putin to win the 2016 election, even though there was no evidence to support that belief. Even after the Mueller report!
Look, I'm an independent. I don't care much for either party. But I want fewer partisan news sources and more objective news sources. I'll still listen to NPR and watch Fox News (am I the only person on earth that does both?) But I can't take what they say at face value, because their objectives are narrative building to bolster their political preferences, not straight reporting of neutral facts.