Posted on 10/22/2017 6:04:20 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
The Washington Post’s Philip Bump (full disclosure my former CNN colleague) is one of the first -- or maybe so far the only -- journalist at a mainstream media outlet to get what is seriously disquieting news for the mainstreamers. Here’s Phil’s headline:
Trump’s already largely won his war against the mediaPhil begins his story this way:
The choice that President Trump asks America to make is a simple one and one that he’s demanded since he jumped into the presidential race. Who are you going to believe, he asks: An industry of people whose jobs depend on presenting factually accurate information about what’s happening in the world — or me?Well, okay. Phil has something here but right off the bat he illustrates exactly -- and I do mean exactly -- the media’s problem.And from the outset, we’ve seen how his supporters answer that question. They believe him.
Notice the way he describes the media? Like this: “An industry of people whose jobs depend on presenting factually accurate information about what’s happening in the world…”
Not to put too fine a point on this, but the exact reason for the media’s problem is precisely because millions of Americans believe the mainstream media (that would include, ahem, Phil’s own Washington Post) is not reporting“factually accurate information about what’s happening in the world..”
To the contrary, in two back-to-back presidencies -- the first of a far-left liberal Democratic Party president and the second of a populist/conservative Republican Party president -- the flat-out ideological bias of the mainstream media coverage was and is vividly in play. Which in turn has provided Trump with the easy pickings of low-hanging media bias fruit.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
J schools used to teach
1. Find more that one source.
2. Selective reporting is improper.
3. Never quote “un-named” sources.
4. Don’t take sides.
Russia Russians Recounts Ratings San Juan Mayor Kneeling Waiting Oh What a Feeling When the Media is Conceding!
Intriguing title but I’m not interested in anything the WaPo has to say.
No, all President Trump did was draw our attention to the corruptness of the media, the media has killed itself.
When MSM reports a story you are better off believing the exact opposite of what’s being reported.
Nobody had to read any farther to make a decision. We have seen the deep state and democrat lies over and over presented to us as facts and then can go on line and see normal people giving out facts to disprove the MSM.
Trump just rallied the woken.
Can’t all the billionaires keep the media afloat anyways? They are never going to die. They are just projecting their victim hood to get money and sympathy notes.
The press has had their liberal bias for years, but with DJT, they have gone apoplectic.
Journalism school?
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It’s not just edu, gubmint, media, etc....we are all brainwashed by everything w/o exception now. No way to avoid it...ya gotta (e.g.)eat. Overwhelmed to the nth!
PC is not gone, just streamlined.
“The key thing here is that Donald Trump fought back. Yet I still see Freepers here constantly saying that Trump needs to “tone it down” and be above it all - be more “presidential.””
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Tone it down me bloody arse!
POTUS.45 TRUMP is ALL we have now.
Emphasis on ALL and WE! If we can keep it.
Mr. Trump IF WE Can Keep Him!/?
Gunny G
RED, Retired, Extreme, Deplorable!
Don’t Fergit To Laugh!
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No “journalist” today could recite let alone follow any ethical standards put forth in the journalism code of ethics.
https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
Preamble
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity.
The Society declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all media.
The SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles supported by explanations and position papers that address changing journalistic practices. It is not a set of rules, rather a guide that encourages all who engage in journalism to take responsibility for the information they provide, regardless of medium. The code should be read as a whole; individual principles should not be taken out of context. It is not, nor can it be under the First Amendment, legally enforceable.
Seek Truth and Report It
Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Journalists should:
– Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. Verify information before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.
– Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.
– Provide context. Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify in promoting, previewing or summarizing a story.
– Gather, update and correct information throughout the life of a news story.
– Be cautious when making promises, but keep the promises they make.
– Identify sources clearly. The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of sources.
– Consider sources’ motives before promising anonymity. Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why anonymity was granted.
– Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.
– Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information vital to the public.
– Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless.
– Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
– Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public’s business is conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all.
– Provide access to source material when it is relevant and appropriate.
– Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.
– Avoid stereotyping. Journalists should examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting.
– Label advocacy and commentary.
– Never deliberately distort facts or context, including visual information. Clearly label illustrations and re-enactments.
– Never plagiarize. Always attribute.
Minimize Harm
Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Journalists should:
– Balance the public’s need for information against potential harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness.
– Show compassion for those who may be affected by news coverage. Use heightened sensitivity when dealing with juveniles, victims of sex crimes, and sources or subjects who are inexperienced or unable to give consent. Consider cultural differences in approach and treatment.
– Recognize that legal access to information differs from an ethical justification to publish or broadcast.
– Realize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than public figures and others who seek power, influence or attention. Weigh the consequences of publishing or broadcasting personal information.
– Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity, even if others do.
– Balance a suspect’s right to a fair trial with the public’s right to know. Consider the implications of identifying criminal suspects before they face legal charges.
– Consider the long-term implications of the extended reach and permanence of publication. Provide updated and more complete information as appropriate.
Act Independently
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
Journalists should:
– Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
– Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and avoid political and other outside activities that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility.
– Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not pay for access to news. Identify content provided by outside sources, whether paid or not.
– Deny favored treatment to advertisers, donors or any other special interests, and resist internal and external pressure to influence coverage.
– Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two. Prominently label sponsored content.
Be Accountable and Transparent
Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one’s work and explaining one’s decisions to the public.
Journalists should:
– Explain ethical choices and processes to audiences. Encourage a civil dialogue with the public about journalistic practices, coverage and news content.
– Respond quickly to questions about accuracy, clarity and fairness.
– Acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently. Explain corrections and clarifications carefully and clearly.
– Expose unethical conduct in journalism, including within their organizations.
– Abide by the same high standards they expect of others.
It is possible to retain the 1st Amendment and yet put journolists out of business.
Was in a meeting with stock analysts a couple weeks ago, and a question arose with respect to media “news” companies and how their biases/partisan coverage could keep going as people turn them off. The response was that these companies don’t make money on ads any more, it is about getting a core audience and holding it in order to charge subscription fees that are included in your overall cable/satellite tv bill.
Long term business proposition was a continued polarization to keep eyeballs glued on both sides of the political spectrum. Until model changes and you can choose to only get OANN or Fox or Trump TV, the CNN/PMSNBC’s of the world are still getting revenue.
Whistling past the graveyard.
If Phil’s description was right none of this would be happening.
The enemedia is clueless about what is coming. President Trump is just getting started.
I’m not a fan of toning it down at this time. I want him to keep bending teeth.
We will know that we have beaten the Ministry of Propaganda when they start actually reporting factually accurate information without filtering.
Sometimes what they refuse to report is just as important as the spin they apply to what they do cover.
Both Bushes, McCain and Romney were just pretending to be nice guys. They were really on the same side as the Democrats.
Importing cheap labor was what was most important.
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