Why are CNN’s ratings so lousy and FOX’s so good? If you’re a liberal reader of my blog, I ask you to seriously consider why and share your opinions on this thread.
We conservatives believe CNN’s leftist bias is obvious, and we’re certain this is the main reason the cable network continues to sink while FOX continues to rise. At the same time, FOX is without a doubt pro-American, and CNN is perceived as anti-American. Both networks are biased, but pro-American coverage appears to be the more acceptable slant, at least to the viewing audience. Is this a fair assessment to you?
Addendum: A liberal reader sent this. I skimmed it. If you have some time on your hands, read it and e-mail a thoughtful assessment, and I’ll post it. I’m sure the article is loaded with CNN spin, but I don’t want to offer my usual commentary without reading it carefully.
Update: Speaking of freedom, pro-America, etc., it seems appropriate to post my second favorite movie scene of all time. (Kevin Costner’s closing monologue in “JFK” is my favorite.) It has to do with freedom and sacrifice:
KAFFEE
You had Markinson sign a phony transfer
order–ROSS
Judge–KAFFEE
You doctored the log books.ROSS
Damnit Kaffee!!KAFFEE
I’ll ask for the forth time. You ordered–JESSEP
You want answers?KAFFEE
I think I’m entitled to them.JESSEP
You want answers?!KAFFEE
I want the truth.JESSEP
You can’t handle the truth!And nobody moves.
JESSEP
(continuing)
Son, we live in a world that has walls.
And those walls have to be guarded by men
with guns. Who’s gonna do it? You? You,
Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater
responsibility than you can possibly
fathom. You weep for Santiago and you
curse the marines. You have that luxury.
You have the luxury of not knowing what I
know: That Santiago’s death, while tragic,
probably saved lives. And my existence,
while grotesque and incomprehensible to
you, saves lives.(beat)
You don’t want the truth. Because deep
down, in places you don’t talk about at
parties, you want me on that wall. You me
there (sic)
(boasting)
We use words like honor, code,
loyalty…we use these words as the
backbone to a life spent defending
something. You use ‘em as a punchline.
(beat)
I have neither the time nor the
inclination to explain myself to a man who
rises and sleeps under the blanket of the
very freedom I provide, then questions the
manner in which I provide it. I’d prefer
you just said thank you and went on your
way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a
weapon and stand a post. Either way, I
don’t give a damn what you think you’re
entitled to. (Emphasis added)
Update II: A couple of people thought I got the movie references mixed up. I didn’t. The scene above is from “A Few Good Men,” which I linked to with “Love it.” It is my second favorite. The closing monologue in “JFK,” which is not posted, is my first favorite.
