The BCFP

[Lynnie]

I agree Geo; it's factual. And, I hope it does prove very positive for all who are directly affected.

 

[Here4Good]

It's CNSNews' top story on the oil spill today. The only other oil spill story is about Obama's "touting" alternative energy.

 

[Geo]

Never even heard of CNS. Not really seeing a spin or getting your point. Like I said, this is an AP article and is being carried by major news outlets. I'm really into discussing media bias, agenda setting, other mass media issues. I just don't see one here. Do you?

 

[Here4Good]

You don't see any bias in the lead article about the oil spill being about the jobs it creates? This morning, when the top kill is still being decided?

 

[Geo]

I read the article at CNN.com (not cns) before you ever posted it here. So I never saw it as a lead story.

I don't see bias or questionable timing. The article seemed objective. It didn't read to me like it was making the point that there is a silver lining. It just said the truth- that during tragedies such as these that there is a temporary uptick in some service and support industries.

I see plenty of media bias. Just not here. Two cents...

 

[30ashopper]

HufPo's take -

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I have to say, the fact that liberals feel the BCFP is too weak, is music to my ears. If this were about cell phone calls and emails instead of financial transactions, I suspect their view would be a little more critical.

 

[Andy A]

Once again, Geo, you are right. The oil spill is a disaster but the paranoia surrounding the news reports from all sources is beginning to become frightening. This not said to belittle the situation it is just a result of the tragedy.

 

[Geo]

I'm tellin ya, Andy- there are many many things we agree on! And I think that is the case for Americans on all points of the political continuum.